Total births
288
Boys' name · since 1921
Marvyn
Marvyn has 288 recorded births since 1921 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2003 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11070
- among boys today
- 288
- born since 1921
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Marvyn is the #11070 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 288 recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Marvyn recorded 288 times among boys since 1921, holding rank #11070 nationally today, ahead of 23% 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 1921 to 2024.
- #11070 among boys today
- 288 born since 1921
- 2000s peak decade
- 23% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marvyn is currently the #11070 boys' name in America, more common than 23% of boys - 288 born since 1921, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11070
- among boys today
- 288
- born since 1921
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Marvyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11070
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 23% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Marvyn was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
17 babies were named Marvyn in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Marvyn compares
288 45th 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
Marvyn's all-time total is 22% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marvyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 288 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 17 | 23 | 22,252 |
Marvyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marvyn splits its recorded history at 1997: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1921 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marvyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#11,070
Active since
1921
Marvyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2024
- Peak year (2003)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Marvyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Marvyn's strongest decade.
92 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Marvyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 20
1920s
20 births
- 1930s
1930s
43 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
61 births
- 2000s
2000s
92 births
- 2010s
2010s
45 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 92 births (32% of all-time use).
Marvyn by state
Where Marvyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 20 | 6.9% |
California share of Marvyn's total US births 6.9%
20 of 288 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marvyn? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 288 babies named Marvyn. Today it holds rank #11070 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 17 births.
When was Marvyn most popular? ▼
Marvyn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 92 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Marvyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marvyn are California (20 births).
How long has the name Marvyn been used? ▼
Records for Marvyn go back to 1921, giving 104 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Marvyn? ▼
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 Marvyn's data
- Marvyn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (92 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marvyns (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Marvyn
Nearby Names Like Marvyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marvyn
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 Marvyn side by side: Marvyn vs Mark Marvyn vs Martin Marvyn vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Marvyn
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, 1921–2024 (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. "Marvyn: #11070 Boys' Name - 288 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marvyn. 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 Marvyn 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.