boy's name
Marvyn
mar-VEEN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 2,147
Marvyn is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 1997, when 100 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 29,475 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1985.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marvyn Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 575 |
| 2000s | 730 |
| 2010s | 385 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 125 |
How Popular Is Marvyn?
In 2025, Marvyn was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Marvyn Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marvyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marvyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marvyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marvyn
- French mar-VEEN
Sibling Names for Marvyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marvyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marvyn
How popular is the name Marvyn?
In 2025, Marvyn was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Marvyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Marvyn is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marvyn?
Marvyn has 2 syllables.
When was Marvyn most popular?
Marvyn peaked in 1997, when 100 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Marvyn a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Marvyn currently ranks #1,719 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.