Marvis Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAR-vis /ˈmɑːr.vɪs/
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: English: Sea; Latin: Of the sea
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marvis is believed to have roots in the Latin word "marvis," which is derived from the word "maris," meaning "of the sea." This etymological connection suggests a link to maritime themes, as many names with similar roots often evoke nature or elemental forces. The name likely transitioned into English through various linguistic adaptations, possibly influenced by the Old French or Middle English forms that incorporated Latin elements.
The exact path of Marvis into English is less documented than more common names, but it reflects a broader tradition of names that draw from natural imagery and Latin origins. Historically, names associated with the sea have been significant in various cultures, often symbolizing adventure, exploration, and the unknown.
While there are no specific historical milestones directly tied to the name Marvis, the broader cultural significance of maritime names can be traced back to ancient civilizations. For instance, the sea was a vital aspect of life in Mediterranean cultures, influencing trade, mythology, and exploration.
This connection to the sea has persisted through centuries, with names invoking its power and mystery appearing in literature and folklore. Culturally, names like Marvis resonate with themes of strength and resilience, often associated with the vastness and unpredictability of the ocean.
Such names have historically been favored in coastal communities where the sea plays a central role in daily life and identity. The name may also have diminutive forms or variations, though specific examples are less prominent in historical records.
Overall, Marvis embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural heritage, reflecting humanity's enduring relationship with the sea.
Famous people named Marvis
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Marvis Frazier is a former professional boxer best known for his fights against Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson.
Marvis Lindley is a musician best known for his work with the band The Marvis.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marvis was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Marvis has ranked as high as #1849 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Texas, Minnesota, Alabama, Hawaii, and South Dakota.
In the past 5 years the name Marvis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Marvis is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marvis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marvis.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1986 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1985 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1984 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1983 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1982 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1981 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1980 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1979 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1978 | 23 | 18 | 5 |
| 1977 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1976 | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| 1975 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1974 | 19 | 14 | 5 |
| 1973 | 23 | 16 | 7 |
| 1972 | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| 1971 | 31 | 22 | 9 |
| 1970 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1969 | 25 | 19 | 6 |
| 1968 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| 1967 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| 1966 | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| 1965 | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| 1964 | 30 | 9 | 21 |
| 1963 | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| 1962 | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| 1961 | 37 | 15 | 22 |
| 1960 | 33 | 9 | 24 |
| 1959 | 29 | 11 | 18 |
| 1958 | 30 | 9 | 21 |
| 1957 | 28 | 11 | 17 |
| 1956 | 33 | 10 | 23 |
| 1955 | 40 | 12 | 28 |
| 1954 | 45 | 14 | 31 |
| 1953 | 40 | 10 | 30 |
| 1952 | 43 | 12 | 31 |
| 1951 | 33 | 7 | 26 |
| 1950 | 47 | 14 | 33 |
| 1949 | 31 | 10 | 21 |
| 1948 | 30 | 9 | 21 |
| 1947 | 42 | 10 | 32 |
| 1946 | 33 | 9 | 24 |
| 1945 | 32 | 7 | 25 |
| 1944 | 39 | 12 | 27 |
| 1943 | 41 | 8 | 33 |
| 1942 | 30 | 10 | 20 |
| 1941 | 29 | 11 | 18 |
| 1940 | 34 | 12 | 22 |
| 1939 | 45 | 11 | 34 |
| 1938 | 40 | 13 | 27 |
| 1937 | 40 | 12 | 28 |
| 1936 | 43 | 14 | 29 |
| 1935 | 33 | 8 | 25 |
| 1934 | 39 | 8 | 31 |
| 1933 | 32 | 12 | 20 |
| 1932 | 26 | 8 | 18 |
| 1931 | 30 | 7 | 23 |
| 1930 | 49 | 9 | 40 |
| 1929 | 30 | 11 | 19 |
| 1928 | 40 | 7 | 33 |
| 1927 | 42 | 17 | 25 |
| 1926 | 47 | 12 | 35 |
| 1925 | 55 | 17 | 38 |
| 1924 | 58 | 15 | 43 |
| 1923 | 32 | 13 | 19 |
| 1922 | 36 | 7 | 29 |
| 1921 | 34 | 5 | 29 |
| 1920 | 44 | 10 | 34 |
| 1919 | 32 | 7 | 25 |
| 1918 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1917 | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| 1916 | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| 1915 | 25 | 5 | 20 |
| 1914 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Top States for Marvis (1983)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |