Holding steady.
Popularity of Marvelene since 1919
Babies named Marvelene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marvelene is a modern American name that first appeared in the Social Security data in 1919. It reached its peak usage in 1936, during the height of the Great Depression, when parents were drawn to uplifting, hopeful names. The name has remained stable in its rarity since then, never breaking into the top 1000. It never appeared as a top name in any state. Its formation mirrors other early 20th-century coinages like Arlene and Marlene, combining a positive root word with a fashionable suffix. Marvelene is a quiet, distinctive choice that carries a sense of wonder without the weight of widespread familiarity.
Marvelene is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the English word 'marvel' (meaning wonder or astonishment) with the feminine suffix -ene, popular in the early 20th century. It first appeared in the United States around 1919 and saw modest use during the 1920s and 1930s, peaking in 1936. The name reflects a trend of creating new, positive-sounding names during that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marv, Lene, Marvel
Variants: Marvelina, Marvylene
Sibling names for Marvelene
Names that share Marvelene's style, for a brother or sister.
