Total births
714
Boys' name · since 1915
Marven
Marven has 714 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1920 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 714
- total births
- 1915–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
714 boys have been named Marven since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Marven recorded 714 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2023.
- 714 total births
- 1915–2023 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
714 boys have been named Marven since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2023.
- 714
- total births
- 1915–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Marven was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
19 babies were named Marven in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Marven's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marven's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1941, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marven at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Marven popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2023
- Peak year (1920)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Marven by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Marven's strongest decade.
156 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Marven births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 61
1910s
61 births
- 1920s
1920s
156 births
- 1930s
1930s
128 births
- 1940s 59
1940s
59 births
- 1950s 59
1950s
59 births
- 1960s 39
1960s
39 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s
2000s
69 births
- 2010s 52
2010s
52 births
- 2020s 17
2020s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 156 births (22% of all-time use).
How Marven 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 Marven's total volume
Marven vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Marven by state
Where Marven concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.7% |
Florida share of Marven's total US births 0.8%
Even split
6 of 714 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marven? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 714 babies named Marven. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 19 births.
When was Marven most popular? ▼
Marven was most popular in the 1920s decade with 156 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Marven most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marven are Florida (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Marven been used? ▼
Records for Marven go back to 1915, giving 109 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Marven? ▼
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 Marven's data
- Marven's decade-level peak was the 1920s (156 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Marvens (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Marven
Nearby Names Like Marven
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marven
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 Marven side by side: Marven vs Mark Marven vs Martin Marven vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1915–2023 (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. "Marven: Baby Name Since 1915 - 714 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marven. 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 Marven 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 July 2026.