Why Marvin Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Marvin” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Marvin” is of Welsh origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Nivram.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Mrvani.’ How do you pronounce that?

Short Story About a Name

Secret Meaning of Marvin

The true meaning of ‘Marvin’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Marvin is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Marvin, they perceive you as someone who is reliable and consistent. You are conservative when it comes to fashion. Others might be able to sense the great power within you. A noble goal is all you need to leave a lasting impact on the world. Your superior creativity can inspire enthusiasm among your friends or co-workers.

You won’t stop until you finish your task. You are a high-energy worker! You fit well in a structured workplace. It makes you feel secure and financially stable. You have a sensible and practical attitude toward life.

Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.

Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color

Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones

Lucky day(s): Tuesday

Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts

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Is The Name Marvin Popular?

“Marvin” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Pennsylvania as reported in the 1920 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 92 babies in Pennsylvania have the same name as you in 1920. A total of 3,268 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1928 with a total of 4,452 babies. That’s a lot of baby Marvins.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Marvin” was recorded 254,976 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Marvins to occupy the country of Sao Tome & Principe with an estimated population of 231,856.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 69 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1905 with a rank of #100 nationwide and was registered 215 times as a baby boy’s name. Marvin became a popular boy’s name in the state of South Dakota in the year 1933. It ranked #10 with 88 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1928 in the state of New York with 460 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Mississippi for 69 years from 1910 to 1985 (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Marvin” was recorded 20,584 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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