unisex name
Marvellous
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 10
- Births on record 130
Ireland
#606
2008 births
Marvellous is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 20% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2014, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2002.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Marvellous over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2024, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 6 |
How popular is Marvellous?
In 2024, Marvellous was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Marvellous is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Marvellous
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Marvellous also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marvellous over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Marvellous
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Marvellous — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Marvellous
How popular is the name Marvellous?
In 2024, Marvellous was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Marvellous a girl's or a boy's name?
Marvellous is used for both girls and boys. About 20% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Marvellous?
Marvellous has 3 syllables.
When was Marvellous most popular?
Marvellous peaked in 2014, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.