How Many People Are Named Marvella?

Complete statistics for the name Marvella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marvella
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Marvella is a very rare female name, with only 982 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 336,179 Americans. The majority of those named Marvella are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~982
Living in US
1 in 336,179
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Marva
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Charming Dignified Classic
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,209
Worldwide Bearers
#126,709
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,402
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,202
🇻🇪 Venezuela
404
🇨🇦 Canada
31
🇧🇿 Belize
21
🇵🇭 Philippines
15
🇵🇪 Peru
15
🇳🇬 Nigeria
14
🇭🇳 Honduras
14
🇧🇧 Barbados
12

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
982 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 64
297
Would be under 30 (19%)
312
Would be 30–60 (20%)
917
Would be over 60 (60%)

All 1,526 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: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
23
International
92

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marvella Through the Generations

Marvella peaked in popularity in 1927 with 35 births, but its usage has remained steady through the decades. Today, there are 982 people named Marvella in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while the name isn't common, it's held onto by families and passed down through generations, maintaining its charm and uniqueness.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 30
Iowa 16
Illinois 10
Texas 10

✨ Similar Names to Marvella

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marvella's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Marvella

How Many People Have the Name Marvella?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 982 people in the United States currently share the name Marvella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 336,179 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marvella a Common or Rare Name?

Marvella 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 Marvella Mean?

Marvella means "creative variant of Marva" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marvella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Marvella Most Popular?

The name Marvella reached peak popularity in 1927, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Marvella?

Approximately 982 people named Marvella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,526. That works out to roughly 1 in 336,179 Americans.

Is Marvella a rare name?

Marvella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 336,179 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marvella mean?

Marvella means "creative variant of Marva" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Marvella more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marvella are male and 100% are female.

When was Marvella most popular?

Marvella peaked in 1927 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US982
All-Time Births1,526
1 in X1 in 336,179
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age64
Peak Year1927
World Rank#126,709
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.