Marvis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Marvis has Latin origins, meaning 'sea warrior'. It evolved from earlier forms such as Mervin and has connections to Old Welsh. Marvis is perceived as a unique name that gained popularity in the 20th century, with no biblical relevance. Notable individuals with this name include Marvis Frazier and Marvis Van Peebles.
The name Marvis is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. 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, Marvis has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marvis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2987th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2414th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2487th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2529th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3601st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9800th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14409th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1888th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1548th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2271st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7159th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Marvis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marvis"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrvɪs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Marvis is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'marvis', which means 'of the sea' or 'sea warrior'. It may also be a variant of the name 'Mervin', which has roots in Old Welsh.
Meaning
sea warrior
Language Evolution
Marvis (Modern English), Mervin (Old Welsh), Meru (Proto-Celtic)
Historical Usage
The name Marvis gained some popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often associated with a modern, unique flair.
Variants & Derivatives
Mervin, Marv, Merv
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Marvis is seen as a distinctive and somewhat rare name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Marvis Frazier (American boxer), Marvis Van Peebles (American actor and filmmaker)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marvis"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marvis"
"Marvis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2987th of 7545 | 123 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2414th of 6773 | 180 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2487th of 7552 | 205 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2529th of 10718 | 239 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3601st of 16616 | 235 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9800th of 24088 | 89 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14409th of 23106 | 31 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1888th of 9107 | 349 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1548th of 9204 | 472 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2271st of 12526 | 451 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7159th of 19264 | 94 |
Regional Popularity of "Marvis" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
70.66% 2016th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
61.74% 2172nd/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marvis" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
79.17% 1121st/1416 |
- |
80.39% 1902nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
84.73% 1310th/1546 |
- |
89.04% 2095th/2353 |
94.96% 1469th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marvis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marvis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.