Total births
151
Girls' name · since 1919
Marvelene
Marvelene has 151 recorded births since 1919 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1936 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 151
- total births
- 1919–1957
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Marvelene sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 151 recorded since 1919.
Social Security Administration records show Marvelene recorded 151 times among girls since 1919, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1957.
- 151 total births
- 1919–1957 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
151 girls have been named Marvelene since 1919, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1957.
- 151
- total births
- 1919–1957
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Marvelene was born in this single decade.
1936
Single peak year
12 babies were named Marvelene in 1936 - its busiest year on record.
Marvelene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marvelene's SSA record in two at 1937 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1919, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1936 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marvelene at a glance
Last recorded 1957Peak year
1936
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Marvelene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1957
- Peak year (1936)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Marvelene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Marvelene's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Marvelene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 23
1920s
23 births
- 1930s
1930s
75 births
- 1940s
1940s
38 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 75 births (50% of all-time use).
Marvelene by state
Where Marvelene concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 5 | 3.3% |
Alabama share of Marvelene's total US births 3.3%
5 of 151 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marvelene? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 151 babies named Marvelene. The most recent recorded year was 1957. Its busiest year on record was 1936, with 12 births.
When was Marvelene most popular? ▼
Marvelene was most popular in the 1930s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 1936.
Where is Marvelene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marvelene are Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Marvelene been used? ▼
Records for Marvelene go back to 1919, giving 39 years of history through 1957.
What names are similar to Marvelene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marvelene's data
- Marvelene's decade-level peak was the 1930s (75 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Marvelenes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marvelene
Nearby Names Like Marvelene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marvelene
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marvelene side by side: Marvelene vs Mary Marvelene vs Margaret Marvelene vs Maria
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1919–1957 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marvelene: Baby Name Since 1919 - 151 Births, Peak 1936." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marvelene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marvelene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.