Holding steady.
Popularity of Marvina since 1919
Babies named Marvina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marvina's real moment was 1968.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 78 |
| 1950s | 136 |
| 1960s | 131 |
| 1970s | 111 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Marvina is a rare feminine elaboration of Marvin, a name that saw its modest peak in the 1960s. Although the US Social Security data shows that Marvina was first recorded in 1919, it achieved its highest usage in 1968, during a period when other feminine -ina names were in vogue. In recent years, the name has remained stable in its rarity, with no significant resurgence. The name's meaning, 'beloved friend' through its Welsh roots, connects it to a tradition of affectionate names. It has not been popular enough to appear in top state rankings, and overall it remains a distinctive choice with a clear vintage charm.
Marvina is a feminine form of Marvin, which itself derives from the Welsh name Mervyn, meaning 'sea friend' or 'beloved friend' (from mer 'sea' + myn 'friend'). The name came into use in English-speaking countries in the 19th century, and the feminine variant Marvina appeared in the early 20th century, reaching peak popularity in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marvy, Vina, Mara
Variants: Marvinah, Mervina
Sibling names for Marvina
Names that share Marvina's style, for a brother or sister.
