Marvin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Battle; Sea
Background: The name Marvin originates from the Anglo-Saxon name 'Mervyn,' which is likely derived from the Latin 'Merwin' meaning 'sea' or 'sea friend.' The elements of the name suggest a connection to strength or battle, with 'mar' denoting 'sea' and 'vin' linked to victory.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#146
Total births
255,401
Most popular decade
1920s
(119,694 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-178 ranks)
Years in Top 100
51
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.4% male
0.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 69
- First year rank
- #184
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 4,452
- Peak rank
- #46
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 406
- Recent rank
- #671
Female
- First year
- 1902
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,594
- Peak year
- 1929
- Peak year births
- 44
- Peak rank
- #1,107
- Most recent year
- 2019
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,532
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).