Total births
232
Unisex name · since 1984
Marvelous
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 232 babies named Marvelous, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10198
- among boys today
- 232
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Marvelous is the #10198 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 232 recorded since 1984.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marvelous has been recorded 232 times among boys since 1984, currently ranked #10198 nationally and more common than 29% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #10198 among boys today
- 232 born since 1984
- 2010s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marvelous is currently the #10198 unisex name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 232 born since 1984, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10198
- among boys today
- 232
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Marvelous vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10198
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Marvelous was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
16 babies were named Marvelous in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Marvelous compares
232 41th percentile among 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
Marvelous's all-time total is 37% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marvelous | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 232 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Marvelous's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marvelous splits its recorded history at 2012: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marvelous at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#10,198
Active since
1984
Marvelous popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Marvelous popularity over time - girls
109 total births recorded since 1964 (Marvelous as girls' name)
Marvelous by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Marvelous's strongest decade.
86 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Marvelous births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
45 births
- 2010s
2010s
86 births
- 2020s
2020s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 86 births (37% of all-time use).
Marvelous by state
Where Marvelous concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 2.6% |
Texas share of Marvelous's total US births 2.6%
6 of 232 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marvelous? ▼
Marvelous has been given to 232 babies in the U.S. since 1984, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #10198 as of the latest data. 16 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Marvelous most popular? ▼
Marvelous was most popular in the 2010s decade with 86 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Marvelous most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marvelous are Texas (6 births).
Is Marvelous a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Marvelous is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 232 births, and as a girl's name it has 109 births.
How long has the name Marvelous been used? ▼
Records for Marvelous go back to 1984, giving 42 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Marvelous? ▼
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 Marvelous's data
- Marvelous's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (86 total births) through the 2020s (66) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Marvelouss (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Marvelous
Nearby Names Like Marvelous
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marvelous
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 Marvelous side by side: Marvelous vs Mark Marvelous vs Martin Marvelous vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Marvelous
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, 1984–2025 (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. "Marvelous: #10198 Unisex Name - 232 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marvelous. 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 Marvelous 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.