Marvis
Every Marvis since 1914 — 2,468 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marvis
Marvis is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1914, 2,468 American babies have been named Marvis — about 55% girls and 45% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1924, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Marvis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marvis 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #10,359 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,353 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,608 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,639 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,364 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,510 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,318 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,973 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,264 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,475 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,955 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,344 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,210 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,699 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,201 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,768 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,759 |
| 1985 | — | — | 23 | #2,336 |
| 1980 | — | — | 27 | #2,034 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,583 |
| 1970 | — | — | 15 | #2,468 |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,363 | 14 | #2,232 |
| 1960 | 24 | #2,484 | 9 | #3,003 |
| 1955 | 28 | #2,049 | 12 | #2,390 |
| 1950 | 33 | #1,643 | 14 | #2,081 |
| 1945 | 25 | #1,687 | 7 | #2,906 |
| 1940 | 22 | #1,726 | 12 | #2,150 |
| 1935 | 25 | #1,501 | 8 | #2,862 |
| 1930 | 40 | #1,190 | 9 | #2,929 |
| 1925 | 38 | #1,285 | 17 | #1,982 |
| 1920 | 34 | #1,366 | 10 | #2,895 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,717 | 5 | #4,180 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marvis in 2025?
Marvis did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Marvis?
2,468 babies have been named Marvis in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marvis most popular?
Marvis peaked in 1924, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Marvis a boy or girl name?
Marvis is used for both: about 55% of babies named Marvis have been girls and 45% boys.
Is the name Marvis rising or falling?
Marvis has been roughly stable over the past decade.