Marvin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marvin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marvin?
Marvin is spelled M-A-R-V-I-N. The name has 6 letters.
Marvin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Marvin may derive from the Old Welsh name Mervyn, composed of elements meaning “sea” and “friend” or “lover of the sea.”
- Origin
- Marvin is commonly associated with Welsh origins through the name Mervyn, which has historical usage in Wales and surrounding regions.
- Pronunciation
- MAR-vin · 2 syllables
Marvin Popularity in 2025
Rank#699
Recorded Births385
- Boys usage fell 29 places to #699 and recorded 24 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Marvin Mean?
Marvin may derive from the Old Welsh name Mervyn, composed of elements meaning “sea” and “friend” or “lover of the sea.”
Origin: Marvin is commonly associated with Welsh origins through the name Mervyn, which has historical usage in Wales and surrounding regions.
How Do You Pronounce Marvin?
PronunciationMAR-vin
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Marvin?
- History
- The name Marvin has been present in English-speaking regions and appears in historical records linked to Welsh personal names, though exact origins and earliest uses are uncertain.
Marvin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 385 | #699 |
| 2024 | Boys | 409 | #670 |
| 2023 | Boys | 433 | #636 |
| 2022 | Boys | 457 | #611 |
| 2021 | Boys | 450 | #618 |
| 2020 | Boys | 451 | #606 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 477 | #583 |
| 2018 | Boys | 482 | #573 |
| 2017 | Boys | 487 | #557 |
| 2016 | Boys | 534 | #542 |
| 2015 | Boys | 522 | #548 |
| 2014 | Boys | 572 | #492 |
| 2013 | Boys | 550 | #498 |
| 2012 | Boys | 581 | #470 |
| 2011 | Boys | 578 | #465 |
| 2010 | Boys | 636 | #430 |
| 2009 | Boys | 711 | #415 |
| 2008 | Boys | 827 | #372 |
| 2007 | Boys | 887 | #356 |
| 2006 | Boys | 897 | #344 |
| 2005 | Boys | 810 | #365 |
| 2004 | Girls | 5 | #16,099 |
| 2004 | Boys | 803 | #352 |
When Was Marvin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1928 · Boys
4,452 recorded births
National rank #46
1930 · Boys
4,404 recorded births
National rank #48
1927 · Boys
4,397 recorded births
National rank #47
1929 · Boys
4,389 recorded births
National rank #46
Where Marvin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WI | #285 | 20 |
| MD | #364 | 14 |
| PA | #442 | 23 |
| MN | #446 | 12 |
| VA | #452 | 17 |
| IN | #452 | 15 |
| GA | #499 | 21 |
| FL | #557 | 31 |