Marva
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Marva was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
10,369 births recorded 1913–2023 · peaked in 1948 with 371 births
Most common in: Texas, Florida, California, Michigan, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
14 births recorded 2001–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14 births recorded 2001–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Marva’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #3424 | — |
| 1988 | #3893 | ↓469 |
| 1989 | #3566 | ↑327 |
| 1990 | #4380 | ↓814 |
| 1991 | #5004 | ↓624 |
| 1992 | #6652 | ↓1648 |
| 1993 | #5673 | ↑979 |
| 1994 | #8804 | ↓3131 |
| 1995 | #8766 | ↑38 |
| 1996 | #8132 | ↑634 |
| 1997 | #12070 | ↓3938 |
| 1999 | #12688 | ↓618 |
| 2000 | #15031 | ↓2343 |
| 2002 | #10246 | ↑4785 |
| 2005 | #16462 | ↓6216 |
| 2012 | #16869 | ↓407 |
| 2014 | #16513 | ↑356 |
| 2018 | #15682 | ↑831 |
| 2020 | #15088 | ↑594 |
| 2023 | #15194 | ↓106 |
Frequently asked questions about Marva
Is Marva a popular name?
Marva has 10,369 recorded births in United States between 1913 and 2023, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Marva more common for boys or girls?
Marva is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Marva most popular?
Marva peaked in 1948 in United States, with 371 recorded births that year.
Is Marva rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Marva’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3187 in 1913 to #15194 in 2023.
How many babies have been named Marva?
At least 10,383 babies have been recorded with the name Marva across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Marva popular in more than one country?
Yes — Marva appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.