Holding steady.
Popularity of Marveline since 1913
Babies named Marveline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 63 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marveline is a rare American invented name that first appeared in official records in 1913. It reached its highest usage in 1922, during the peak of the name's brief popularity, but has never been common. The name has remained stable in its extremely low frequency of use since then. Although no state reported significant numbers of Marvelines, its scattered appearance across birth records suggests a handful of families chose the name in the 1910s and 1920s. Marveline likely represents a creative construction, possibly inspired by the word 'marvel' or by combining elements of familiar names like Mary and Caroline. It remains a distinctive choice, virtually absent from modern naming trends.
Marveline first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, likely as a creative elaboration of the word 'marvel' or as a blend of names like Mary and Caroline. It saw modest use in the 1910s and 1920s but never achieved wide popularity. Its peak year was 1922, when it was given to a small number of baby girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marvie, Lina, Mara
Variants: Marvelyn, Marvilyne
Sibling names for Marveline
Names that share Marveline's style, for a brother or sister.
