boy's name
Marven
MAR-vin (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 725
Marven is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1920, when 19 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Marven Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 61 |
| 1920s | 156 |
| 1930s | 128 |
| 1940s | 59 |
| 1950s | 59 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 17 |
How Popular Is Marven?
In 2023, Marven was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Marven Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marven
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marven Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marven over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marven
- English MAR-vin
Sibling Names for Marven
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marven — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marven
How popular is the name Marven?
In 2023, Marven was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marven a girl's or a boy's name?
Marven is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marven?
Marven has 2 syllables.
When was Marven most popular?
Marven peaked in 1920, when 19 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.