Marvella
Every Marvella since 1910 — 1,535 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marvella
Marvella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,610 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 1,535 American babies have been named Marvella. Its peak came in 1927, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Marvella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marvella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,610 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,904 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,331 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,894 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,877 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,595 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,608 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,424 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,609 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,861 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,530 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,348 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,125 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,175 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,448 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,846 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,168 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,507 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,297 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,082 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,122 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,590 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,870 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,302 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,331 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,768 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,811 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,665 |
| 1965 | 24 | #2,510 |
| 1960 | 17 | #3,063 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,271 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,738 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,305 |
| 1940 | 23 | #1,666 |
| 1935 | 17 | #1,970 |
| 1930 | 22 | #1,735 |
| 1925 | 26 | #1,680 |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,263 |
| 1915 | 9 | #3,047 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,651 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marvella in 2025?
Marvella ranked #10,610 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marvella?
1,535 babies have been named Marvella in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marvella most popular?
Marvella peaked in 1927, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Marvella a boy or girl name?
Marvella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marvella rising or falling?
Marvella is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.