Marvelous
Every Marvelous since 1964 — 341 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marvelous
Marvelous is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,519 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 341 American babies have been named Marvelous — about 68% boys and 32% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marvelous stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marvelous year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,519 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,543 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,868 | 15 | #6,116 |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,706 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,637 | 13 | #6,555 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,760 | 12 | #6,890 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,063 | 16 | #5,719 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,128 | 11 | #7,445 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,369 | 5 | #13,563 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,480 | 10 | #7,947 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,531 | 7 | #10,239 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,329 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,633 | 10 | #7,893 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,906 | 6 | #11,748 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,573 | 6 | #11,764 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,263 | 7 | #10,368 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,176 | 8 | #9,570 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,553 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,689 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,496 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #8,074 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,085 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,251 |
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Famous people named Marvelous
- Marvelous Marvin Hagler Boxer · b. 1954
- Marvelous Nakamba Soccer player · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marvelous in 2025?
Marvelous ranked #11,519 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marvelous?
341 babies have been named Marvelous in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marvelous most popular?
Marvelous peaked in 2019, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Marvelous a boy or girl name?
Marvelous is used for both: about 32% of babies named Marvelous have been girls and 68% boys.
Is the name Marvelous rising or falling?
Marvelous is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marvelous?
Well-known people named Marvelous include Marvelous Marvin Hagler (boxer), Marvelous Nakamba (soccer player).