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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Marvin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Marvensky|Marvina
GermanicBoy↓ Declining

Marvin

MAR-vin · 2 syllables

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#671
↓ Declining
#671
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 34
Peak rank
#606 in 2020
5yr change
-33 ranks
Birth frequency
1.1 per 10,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #671 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Marvin

Popularity score: 34  ·  SSA Rank: #671

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-33 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicClassicBoy2-syllableMid-CenturyVintageStrongFriendshipLeadershipDecliningPost-peak
Character
steady reliabilityquiet intelligencepractical wisdomthoughtful nature
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Marvins

determinedpreciseprofessionalathleticreliable
STRONG
High confidence

Marvin is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #671 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -33 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#671 · rare
Marvin at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English elements meaning 'famous friend' or 'renowned warrior'. Associated with strength and leadership.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#606 in 2020
5yr change:-33 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Marvin Gaye
Singer-songwriter
Marvin the Martian
Looney Tunes character
Marvin Harrison
NFL player
Similar Sound
MarlonMarion◈MartinMarcusMervin
Similar Style
VernonSterling◈DouglasWalterHarold
Works Well With
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↓ Fading
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→ Stable
Harold
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↓ Declining
Henry
Germanic · #6
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Marvin illustration
Name Intelligence
Marvin · Overview
Summary

Marvin is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #671 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Marvin carries a warm, grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 33 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
marvin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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