Holding steady.
Popularity of Murvin since 1907
Babies named Murvin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Murvin's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Murvin is an exceptionally rare name, first recorded in 1907 with a single occurrence. It has never appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1000 names for any year, and its one-in-N rate is incalculable due to its scarcity. The name's trajectory is stable at the lowest possible level, with no signs of revival. Its peak year remains 1907, the same year it first appeared, reflecting its status as a unique historical curiosity. While its meaning is uncertain, it is likely a variant of Marvin or an English surname. Murvin's lack of top states or similar names underscores its extreme rarity, making it a truly singular choice.
Murvin appears to be a variant or respelling of Marvin, which itself derives from the Old English personal name Mǣrwine, composed of mǣre ('famous') and wine ('friend'). Alternatively, it may originate as an English surname. The name has seen very limited use, with its peak recorded in 1907.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Murv
Sibling names for Murvin
Names that share Murvin's style, for a brother or sister.
