Total births
498
Girls' name · since 1913
Marvene
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 498 babies named Marvene, peaking in 1926. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 498
- total births
- 1913–1970
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Marvene is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 498 have been recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Marvene recorded 498 times among girls since 1913, 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 1913 to 1970.
- 498 total births
- 1913–1970 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
498 girls have been named Marvene since 1913, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1970.
- 498
- total births
- 1913–1970
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Marvene was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
19 babies were named Marvene in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Marvene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marvene splits its recorded history at 1939: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1926 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marvene at a glance
Last recorded 1970Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Marvene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1970
- Peak year (1926)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Marvene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Marvene's strongest decade.
126 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Marvene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 48
1910s
48 births
- 1920s
1920s
98 births
- 1930s
1930s
126 births
- 1940s
1940s
114 births
- 1950s
1950s
79 births
- 1960s 27
1960s
27 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 126 births (25% of all-time use).
Marvene by state
Where Marvene concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.0% |
Ohio share of Marvene's total US births 1.0%
5 of 498 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marvene? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 498 babies named Marvene. The most recent recorded year was 1970. Its busiest year on record was 1926, with 19 births.
When was Marvene most popular? ▼
Marvene was most popular in the 1930s decade with 126 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Marvene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marvene are Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Marvene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marvene since 1913 -- 58 years through the most recent 1970 data.
What names are similar to Marvene? ▼
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 Marvene's data
- Marvene's decade-level peak was the 1930s (126 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Marvenes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Marvene
Nearby Names Like Marvene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marvene
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 Marvene side by side: Marvene vs Mary Marvene vs Margaret Marvene vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1913–1970 (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. "Marvene: Baby Name Since 1913 - 498 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marvene. 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 Marvene 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.