Marvel
Marvel is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Miracle, wonder, or wonderful thing.
Origin and history
Marvel is an English vocabulary name derived from Old French and Latin, meaning 'miracle' or 'wonderful thing'. It was used moderately for both girls and boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In recent decades, it has experienced a mild resurgence alongside the popularity of vintage word names.
Popularity in the United States
5,198 babies in the United States have been named Marvel since 1880. It ranks #2395 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1944.
States where it is most popular
- MN (19.1 %)
- IA (17.4 %)
- MI (15.2 %)
- WI (9.2 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 9 |
| 1890-1900 | 208 |
| 1900-1910 | 373 |
| 1910-1920 | 962 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,372 |
| 1930-1940 | 916 |
| 1940-1950 | 498 |
| 1950-1960 | 309 |
| 1960-1970 | 141 |
| 1970-1980 | 58 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 166 |
| 2020-2029 | 157 |
Famous people named Marvel
- Marvel Rea: Actress
Fun facts
- The word entered Middle English via Old French 'merveille', deriving from Vulgar Latin 'mirabilia', meaning 'wonderful things'.
- While historically an established given name, modern familiarity with the word is strongly tied to Marvel Comics and media.