Marvin Boy

Popularity: #560 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAR-vin / /ˈmɑːrvɪn/

English; Welsh

Meaning

English: sea friend; Welsh: marf (sea) + gwin (friend)

Historical & Cultural Background

Marvin has roots in both English and Welsh cultures. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name is often associated with a friendly and approachable demeanor. It has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and music.

Trend Summary

Marvin experienced a decline in popularity in the late 20th century but remains a recognizable name.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Marv
  • Marvinus

International Variants

  • Marvyn (English)
  • Marvino (Italian)

Famous people named Marvin

Marvin Gaye was an influential American singer and songwriter known for his contributions to the Motown sound.

Marvin Minsky was a prominent American cognitive scientist and co-founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's AI laboratory.

Marvin Hamlisch was an acclaimed American composer and conductor, recognized for his work in film and theater.

Marvin the Martian is a fictional character from the Looney Tunes franchise, known for his distinctive Roman soldier appearance.

Fictional characters named Marvin

Marvin the Martian is a character from the Looney Tunes franchise, known for his attempts to destroy Earth.

Marvin, the Paranoid Android is a character from Douglas Adams' 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', known for his depressed demeanor.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marvin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Marvin has ranked as high as #107 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, North Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Marvin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marvin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 49
14%
TX 44
13%
NY 23
7%
PA 18
5%
FL 18
5%
GA 17
5%
OH 17
5%
VA 16
5%
NC 15
4%
MD 14
4%
MI 13
4%
IN 11
3%
IL 10
3%
MA 9
3%
TN 9
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188069
188157
188264
188371
188473
188565
188690
188770
188890
188977
189099
189193
189288
1893102
189492
1895107
189693
1897134
1898127
1899138
1900176
1901145
1902186
1903185
1904203
1905215
1906245
1907304
1908311
1909354
1910413
1911488
1912958
19131,236
19141,627
19152,227
19162,529
19172,517
19182,829
19192,997
19203,244
19213,490
19223,580
19233,810
19244,024
19254,092
19264,111
19274,397
19284,452
19294,389
19304,403
19314,360
19324,188
19334,131
19344,217
19354,278
19363,936
19373,912
19383,900
19393,758
19403,502
19413,626
19423,792
19433,939
19443,568
19453,294
19463,600
19473,773
19483,625
19493,725
19503,493
19513,557
19523,575
19533,564
19543,498
19553,660
19563,482
19573,408
19583,301
19593,168
19603,276
19613,185
19623,130
19632,975
19642,977
19652,969
19662,735
19672,427
19682,255
19692,198
19702,036
19711,931
19721,594
19731,506
19741,486
19751,309
19761,253
19771,172
19781,200
19791,245
19801,224
19811,171
19821,135
19831,172
19841,100
19851,143
19861,137
19871,079
19881,152
19891,191
19901,216
19911,193
19921,175
19931,081
1994978
1995843
1996871
1997858
1998840
1999765
2000815
2001809
2002802
2003870
2004802
2005809
2006896
2007887
2008827
2009710
2010636
2011577
2012581
2013550
2014571
2015522
2016533
2017487
2018480
2019477
2020451
2021450
2022457
2023432
2024406