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Marvin

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Marvin was most popular in 1928, when 4,484 American babies were given the name — ranking #106 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,412, with 385 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 255,807 people named Marvin.

Most popular in1928
Rank that year#106
Births that year4,484
Total since 1880255,807

Marvin over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Marvin’s peak in 1928. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Welsh · "sea friend"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org