Rising since 2018, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jarvin since 1971
Babies named Jarvin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Jarvin is an extremely rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1971. As of 2025, it ranked 12,008, with approximately 1 in 341,615 newborn boys receiving the name. Despite its low overall frequency, Jarvin has shown a rising trajectory since 2018, and reached its peak rank in 2024. The name does not appear in the top name lists for any state, reflecting its niche usage. Jarvin appears to be a creative modern formation, likely constructed from fashionable phonetic elements rather than inherited from an older linguistic tradition. For parents seeking a distinctive name with no historical baggage, Jarvin offers a truly uncommon choice.
Jarvin appears to be a modern American coinage, possibly formed by blending popular sounds from names like Jarrod or Marvin. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, but remained extremely rare until recent years. The name has no established historical or linguistic roots.
Sibling names for Jarvin
Names that share Jarvin's style, for a brother or sister.
