Total births
1,157
Unisex name · since 1920
Marvell
Marvell has 1,157 recorded births since 1920 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8403
- among boys today
- 1,157
- born since 1920
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
1,157 babies have been named Marvell since 1920, making it today's #8403 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Marvell recorded 1,157 times among boys since 1920, holding rank #8403 nationally today, ahead of 41% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2025.
- #8403 among boys today
- 1,157 born since 1920
- 2000s peak decade
- 41% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marvell is currently the #8403 unisex name in America, more common than 41% of boys - 1,157 born since 1920, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8403
- among boys today
- 1,157
- born since 1920
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Marvell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8403
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 41% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Marvell was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
33 babies were named Marvell in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Marvell compares
1,157 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Marvell's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marvell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,157 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Marvell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Marvell's full recorded timeline at 1983, 62% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 38% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1935, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Marvell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#8,403
Active since
1920
Marvell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Marvell popularity over time - girls
323 total births recorded since 1912 (Marvell as girls' name)
Marvell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Marvell's strongest decade.
204 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Marvell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 14
1920s
14 births
- 1930s 26
1930s
26 births
- 1940s 22
1940s
22 births
- 1950s 71
1950s
71 births
- 1960s
1960s
109 births
- 1970s
1970s
158 births
- 1980s
1980s
173 births
- 1990s
1990s
186 births
- 2000s
2000s
204 births
- 2010s
2010s
149 births
- 2020s 45
2020s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 204 births (18% of all-time use).
How Marvell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Marvell's total volume
Marvell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Marvell by state
Where Marvell concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 122 | 10.5% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
Illinois share of Marvell's total US births 10.5%
Even split
122 of 1,157 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marvell? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 1,157 babies named Marvell. Today it holds rank #8403 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 33 births.
When was Marvell most popular? ▼
Marvell was most popular in the 2000s decade with 204 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Marvell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marvell are Illinois (122 births), Wisconsin (11 births), Tennessee (10 births).
Is Marvell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Marvell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,157 births, and as a girl's name it has 323 births.
How long has the name Marvell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marvell since 1920 -- 106 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Marvell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mark, Martin, Marvin, Marcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Marvell's data
- Marvell's decade-level peak was the 2000s (204 total births); usage has since declined to 45 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Marvells (122 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Marvell
Nearby Names Like Marvell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marvell
Mark Boy
#244 1,362,176 births
Martin Boy
#307 315,561 births
Marvin Boy
#671 254,192 births
Marcus Boy
#256 241,657 births
Mario Boy
#398 151,310 births
Compare Marvell side by side: Marvell vs Mark Marvell vs Martin Marvell vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Marvell
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, 1920–2025 (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. "Marvell: #8403 Unisex Name - 1,157 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marvell. 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 Marvell 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.