Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Marvion since 1998
Babies named Marvion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Marvion is a modern American invention that first appeared in 1998, a time when parents increasingly embraced creative, blend-style names. The name's peak usage came in 2003, ranking 12,008 in 2025 with approximately 1 in 341,615 boys receiving it. Its trajectory has remained stable over the decades, reflecting a small but consistent niche following. Unlike names rooted in long-established traditions, Marvion carries no historical or cultural weight beyond its phonetic appeal, making it a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with a contemporary sound.
Marvion is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1998. It appears to be a blend of popular given names such as Marvin (of Welsh origin, meaning 'sea hill') and Marlon (possibly a variant of Merlin or a French derivative of Marcellus). The suffix -ion adds a fashionable, melodic quality. The name has seen sporadic use, particularly in the 2000s, without strong ties to any single cultural tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marv, Vion
Sibling names for Marvion
Names that share Marvion's style, for a brother or sister.
