Marvin
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRV-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marvin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 724 babies have been named Marvin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marvin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,554 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,554
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marvin
Marvin is a girl name .
Is Marvin a boy or girl name? Marvin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,554 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #672. Marvin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Marvin is currently ranked #70,554 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marvin include Mar, Marv, Marvy, Marvie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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