Holding steady.
Popularity of Marwin since 1918
Babies named Marwin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marwin's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 90 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Marwin is a rare modern invention, first recorded in 1918. It combines elements from Marvin and Darwin, giving it a literal meaning of 'sea friend' or 'dear friend'. The name saw its peak usage in 1973, with a handful of births that year, but has since remained consistently uncommon. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it neither rises nor falls sharply in popularity. Marwin is almost exclusively given to boys, and it has not been recorded among the top 1000 names in any recent decade. Without any strong ties to famous bearers or cultural landmarks, Marwin remains a quiet, personalized choice for parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet distinct.
Marwin is a modern coinage blending elements from the names Marvin, derived from the Old English elements 'mere' (sea) or 'mære' (famous) and 'wine' (friend), and Darwin, of Old English origin meaning 'dear friend'. It emerged as a rare given name in the early 20th century, reflecting the American trend of combining familiar name parts to create distinctive new names. Its usage peaked in the 1970s but remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mar, Winny
Variants: Marwyn, Marvin
Sibling names for Marwin
Names that share Marwin's style, for a brother or sister.
