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Summary

Marvin originates from the Old Welsh name 'Mervyn', meaning 'sea beloved'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Mervyn and Merfyn. The name is associated with a warm and friendly image and does not have significant biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and has notable bearers in various fields.

The name Marvin is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marvin has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marvin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 63rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 56th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 106th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 156th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 243rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 370th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 577th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1802nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1638th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2633rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3487th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7894th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marvin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.