Holding steady.
Popularity of Marvine since 1912
Babies named Marvine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 58 |
| 1920s | 153 |
| 1930s | 124 |
| 1940s | 111 |
| 1950s | 73 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marvine is a rare feminine variant of Marvin, a name with Welsh origins that gained some popularity in the United States during the early 20th century. According to Social Security data, Marvine first appeared in records in 1912, and its peak year of usage was 1925, though it never reached a rank among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable but very low, with fewer than five births per year in most recent decades. It is primarily associated with the 1920s, reflecting the era's taste for names ending in -ine. Marvine's uniqueness makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a vintage feel and a connection to the more familiar Marvin.
Marvine is a feminine form of Marvin, which derives from the Welsh name Mervyn, itself from the elements 'mor' (sea) and 'myn' (hill) or 'mywn' (eminent). The name was introduced to England through Welsh legends and later gained some use in the United States during the early 20th century. The -ine suffix gives it a distinctly feminine ending, similar to other feminine variants like Pauline or Geraldine.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marv, Minnie, Vina
Sibling names for Marvine
Names that share Marvine's style, for a brother or sister.
