Marvyn
boy nameMarvyn entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #2680 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#2680
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4293 |
| 1930s | #3285 |
| 1960s | #4043 |
| 1980s | #7166 |
| 1990s | #7379 |
| 2000s | #7992 |
| 2010s | #10652 |
| 2020s | #10938 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Marvyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marvyn alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marvyn in 2025?
- Marvyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Marvyn most popular?
- Marvyn peaked in 1937, reaching #2680 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Marvyn with classmates?
- Marvyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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