Marven
Marven is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Famous friend, or sea friend; typically a variant of Marvin (from Old English Mærwine).
Origin and history
Marven is a rare masculine given name, historically derived as a variant of Marvin or from an English surname based on Old English or Scandinavian elements. While never a mainstream favorite, it has maintained a consistent, modest presence in the United States over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
714 babies in the United States have been named Marven since 1880. It ranks #3962 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1910.
States where it is most popular
- FL (54.5 %)
- CA (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 61 |
| 1920-1930 | 156 |
| 1930-1940 | 128 |
| 1940-1950 | 59 |
| 1950-1960 | 59 |
| 1960-1970 | 39 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 48 |
| 2000-2010 | 69 |
| 2010-2019 | 52 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Nicknames
Marv
Fun facts
- Marven developed alongside Marvin, sharing its Anglo-Saxon roots meaning 'famous friend'.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have been recorded with the exact spelling Marven in official U.S. birth records since 1880.