Total births
1,366
Unisex name · since 1914
Marvis
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 1,366 babies named Marvis, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,366
- total births
- 1914–1978
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1,366 girls have been named Marvis since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Marvis has 1,366 recorded births among girls since 1914, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1978.
- 1,366 total births
- 1914–1978 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,366 girls have been named Marvis since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1978.
- 1,366
- total births
- 1914–1978
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Marvis was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
43 babies were named Marvis in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Marvis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marvis's SSA record in two at 1945 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marvis at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Marvis popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1978
- Peak year (1924)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Marvis popularity over time - boys
1,102 total births recorded since 1915 (Marvis as boys' name)
Marvis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Marvis's strongest decade.
304 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Marvis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 97
1910s
97 births
- 1920s
1920s
304 births
- 1930s
1930s
275 births
- 1940s
1940s
243 births
- 1950s
1950s
258 births
- 1960s
1960s
143 births
- 1970s 46
1970s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 304 births (22% of all-time use).
How Marvis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Marvis's total volume
Marvis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marvis by state
Where Marvis concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 21 | 1.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 20 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Hawaii | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | South Dakota | | 5 | 0.4% |
Minnesota share of Marvis's total US births 1.5%
Even split
21 of 1,366 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marvis? ▼
1,366 babies have been named Marvis since 1914. It was last recorded in 1978. The peak year was 1924 with 43 births.
When was Marvis most popular? ▼
Marvis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 304 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Marvis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marvis are Minnesota (21 births), Texas (20 births), Hawaii (6 births).
Is Marvis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Marvis is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,366 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,102 births.
How long has the name Marvis been used? ▼
Records for Marvis go back to 1914, giving 65 years of history through 1978.
What names are similar to Marvis? ▼
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 Marvis's data
- Marvis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (304 total births); usage has since declined to 46 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Marviss (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Marvis
Nearby Names Like Marvis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marvis
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 Marvis side by side: Marvis vs Mary Marvis vs Margaret Marvis 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, 1914–1978 (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. "Marvis: Baby Name Since 1914 - 1,366 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marvis. 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 Marvis 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.