Boy · #3,968 in 2026

Marv

Name: Popularity of the name Marv in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Marv, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,968

Peak Rank

#2,200 (1959)

Total Babies

140

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1942

First Year

1967

Last Year

1959

Peak Year

#2200

Peak Rank

140

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marv

Marv first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1942, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1959, when 14 Marvs were born — ranking #2,200 that year. As of 2026, Marv ranks #3,968 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 140 Marvs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Marv

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marv is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mari
Mahri
Maare
March
Morrow
Mar
Mara
Marr
Mav
Manoeuvre
Mov
Maher

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marv

What does the name Marv mean?

Marv is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1942. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marv in 2026?

In 2026, Marv ranks #3,968 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Marv most popular?

Marv reached its peak popularity in 1959, ranking #2,200 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Marv most popular?

Marv has historically been most popular in Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Marv.

Is Marv a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Marv is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Marv?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marv include Giulio, Usher, Filbert. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marv

Marv is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1942 and has accumulated 140 births in the dataset. Marv's peak popularity came in 1959 when it ranked #2,200. Use the chart and map above to compare Marv's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.