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How Many People Are Named Marvin?
Estimated people named Marvin living in the U.S. today
126,356
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 255,401
- Peak year: 1928 (4,484 births)
- Estimated living today: 126,356
Marvin by age group — who carries the name today?
Marvin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Marvin
Marvin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 255,401 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 126,356 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,705 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Marvins you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Marvin in the US?
An estimated 126,356 people named Marvin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Marvin uncommon — about 1 in 2,705 Americans.
Is Marvin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Marvin is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Marvin most popular?
Marvin peaked in 1928, when 4,484 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Marvin?
Marvin ranks #434 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).