girl's name
Morven
MOR-ven (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (Scotland)
- Births on record 1,256
Scotland
#386
2024 births
Morven is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in Scotland, ranking #386. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 2000, when 48 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Scotland.
- Today about 1 in 4,766 babies in Scotland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Morven Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 156 |
| 1980s | 191 |
| 1990s | 283 |
| 2000s | 335 |
| 2010s | 146 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 55 |
How Popular Is Morven?
In 2024, Morven was given to 8 babies in Scotland, ranking #386 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Where Morven Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out 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 Morven
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Morven Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Morven over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Morven
- English MOR-ven
Sibling Names for Morven
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Morven — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Morven
How popular is the name Morven?
In 2024, Morven was given to 8 babies in Scotland, ranking #386 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Is Morven a girl's or a boy's name?
Morven is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Morven?
Morven has 2 syllables.
When was Morven most popular?
Morven peaked in 2000, when 48 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Morven a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Morven currently ranks #386 in Scotland. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.