How Many People Are Named Marven?

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

Marven
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Marven is a unique name with origins that aren't widely documented, making it intriguingly rare. Only 326 people in the US today carry this name, which means just 1 in 1,012,712 Americans are named Marven. Interestingly, the name peaked way back in 1920 with 19 births.

~326
Living in US
1 in 1,012,712
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Marvin
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional Strong
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,357
Worldwide Bearers
#69,089
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
6,474
🇺🇸 United States
385
🇮🇩 Indonesia
374
🇪🇬 Egypt
282
🇨🇦 Canada
252
🇧🇷 Brazil
104
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
67
🇭🇹 Haiti
53
🇿🇦 South Africa
46
🇻🇪 Venezuela
32

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
326 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
149
Would be under 30 (21%)
88
Would be 30–60 (12%)
477
Would be over 60 (67%)

All 714 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
24
International
95

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

📜 Marven Through the Generations

Marven has been a name that's seen better days, with its popularity peaking in 1920 when 19 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, it has become increasingly rare, with only 714 total births recorded throughout history. Today, the majority of those named Marven are over 60, accounting for 67% of the total, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This classic name, once popular among a select few, now stands as a testament to a bygone era, cherished by a small but dedicated group of people.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 6
California 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marven's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Marven

How Many People Have the Name Marven?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 326 people in the United States currently share the name Marven. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,012,712 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marven a Common or Rare Name?

Marven 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 Marven Mean?

Marven means "creative variant of Marvin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Marven Most Popular?

The name Marven reached peak popularity in 1920, with 19 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 Marven?

Approximately 326 people named Marven live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 714. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,012,712 Americans.

Is Marven a rare name?

Marven is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,012,712 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marven mean?

Marven means "creative variant of Marvin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Marven more male or female?

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

When was Marven most popular?

Marven peaked in 1920 with 19 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.

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 US326
All-Time Births714
1 in X1 in 1,012,712
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1920
World Rank#69,089
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.