Unisex · #15,532 in 2026

Marvelle

Current Rank
#15,532
Peak Rank
#1,605 (1917)
Total Babies
442
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,605 (442 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,415 (75 total)
👧As Girl Name
1908
First Year
2019
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#1605
Peak Rank
442
Total Count
43
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1968
First Year
2021
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#6415
Peak Rank
75
Total Count
13
Years Active

The Story of Marvelle

As a girl name

Marvelle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1908, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 23 Marvelles were born — ranking #1,605 that year. As of 2026, Marvelle ranks #15,532 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 442 Marvelles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Marvelle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 7 Marvelles were born — ranking #6,415 that year. As of 2026, Marvelle ranks #9,707 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 75 Marvelles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Marvelle

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marvelle

What does the name Marvelle mean?
Marvelle is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1908. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Marvelle in 2026?
In 2026, Marvelle ranks #15,532 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Marvelle most popular?
Marvelle reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #1,605 that year with 23 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Marvelle most popular?
Marvelle has historically been most popular in Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Marvelle.
Is Marvelle a unisex name?
Yes — Marvelle is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 85% of Marvelles assigned female and 15% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Marvelle?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marvelle include Vessie, Madgie, Lewis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marvelle

Marvelle is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 442 births in the dataset. Marvelle's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #1,605. Use the chart and map above to compare Marvelle'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.