Marvell
Every Marvell since 1912 — 1,480 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marvell
Marvell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,021 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,480 American babies have been named Marvell — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marvell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marvell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #8,021 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,742 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,743 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,397 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,877 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,653 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,217 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,935 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,229 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,938 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,917 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,313 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,178 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,858 |
| 2010 | — | — | 24 | #4,192 |
| 2009 | — | — | 31 | #3,525 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,541 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33 | #3,357 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,063 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,684 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,406 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,125 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16 | #4,836 |
| 2001 | — | — | 21 | #3,928 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,960 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,516 |
| 1990 | — | — | 18 | #3,409 |
| 1985 | — | — | 24 | #2,269 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,367 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,619 |
| 1970 | — | — | 18 | #2,186 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,912 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,511 | 14 | #2,276 |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,746 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #4,012 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,862 | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,409 | — | — |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,267 | 5 | #3,977 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,640 | 7 | #3,484 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,559 | — | — |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,511 | 8 | #3,390 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marvell in 2025?
Marvell ranked #8,021 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marvell?
1,480 babies have been named Marvell in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marvell most popular?
Marvell peaked in 2007, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Marvell a boy or girl name?
Marvell is used for both: about 22% of babies named Marvell have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Marvell rising or falling?
Marvell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.