How Many People Are Named Marvell?
Complete statistics for the name Marvell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Marvell is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,114 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 296,113 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 2007 with 33 births, but it's still seen as a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and visionary leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 51All 1,470 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Marvell Through the Generations
Marvell has been a name on the rise since the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2007 with 33 births. Since then, its usage has declined, but it remains a unique choice for parents looking for something distinctive. With an estimated 1,114 people named Marvell living in the U.S., the name is quite rare, and those who carry it tend to be around 51 years old, with a fairly even distribution across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Marvell
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Marvell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Marvell
How Many People Have the Name Marvell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 185 people in the United States currently share the name Marvell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,791,618 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Marvell a Common or Rare Name?
Marvell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Marvell Mean?
Marvell means "creative variant of Marvel" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Marvell in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.
When Was Marvell Most Popular?
The name Marvell reached peak popularity in 2007, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Marvell?
Approximately 185 people named Marvell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 185. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,791,618 Americans.
Is Marvell a rare name?
Marvell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,791,618 Americans has this name.
What does the name Marvell mean?
Marvell means "creative variant of Marvel" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Marvell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Marvell are male and 8% are female.
When was Marvell most popular?
Marvell peaked in 2007 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.