Marva
Girl nameMarva has been given to 10,369 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1948.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
10,369
Peak year
1948 (371 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1913
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Marva's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #457 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Marva — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Marva.
FAQ
How popular is the name Marva?
Marva has been given to 10,369 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Marva peak?
Marva peaked in 1948, when 371 babies were given the name.
Is Marva a girl or boy name?
Marva is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Marva are girls).
Get new name insights first
Occasional updates when we add new data & tools. No spam, unsubscribe anytime by replying to any email or writing to hello@zalize.com.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We store only your email address and the date you signed up.