Malvenia
A feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "blossom of mallow".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Malvenia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Malvenia today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Malvenia births was 1924 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Malvenia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Malvenia is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Malvenias were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Malvenia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1924
6 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1954 SSA rank
#6,271
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Malvenia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Malvenia from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Malvenia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Malvenia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Malvenia
The name Malvenia is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, with roots dating back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "malva," which means "mallow," a type of herbaceous plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. The mallow plant was highly valued in ancient times for its medicinal properties and was often associated with healing and protection.
In the early days, the name Malvenia may have been used as a feminine form of the masculine name Malvius, which was derived from the same Latin root. This name likely gained popularity among Roman families who held a special reverence for the mallow plant or had connections to its cultivation or medicinal use.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Malvenia can be found in the writings of Pliny the Elder, a Roman naturalist and philosopher from the 1st century AD. In his work "Naturalis Historia," he made references to the mallow plant and its various applications, potentially indicating the use of the name during that period.
Throughout history, the name Malvenia has been borne by several notable individuals. One such figure was Malvenia Quintilia, a Roman noblewoman who lived during the 2nd century AD. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and support of various charitable causes in the city of Rome.
In the Middle Ages, Malvenia Visconti (1362-1424) was a prominent Italian noblewoman from the powerful Visconti family of Milan. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the region and was renowned for her diplomatic skills and influence.
During the Renaissance period, Malvenia Borgia (1480-1554) was a member of the infamous Borgia family. She was a patron of the arts and known for her patronage of painters, sculptors, and poets. Her name has been mentioned in various historical accounts and literary works from that era.
In more recent times, Malvenia Garibaldi (1824-1901) was an Italian patriot and the wife of the famous general and revolutionary, Giuseppe Garibaldi. She actively supported her husband's efforts for Italian unification and played a crucial role in the Risorgimento movement.
Malvenia Griffith (1899-1976) was an American educator and civil rights activist. She dedicated her life to promoting equal rights and quality education for African Americans, particularly in the segregated South. Her efforts contributed significantly to the advancement of the civil rights movement in the United States.
It is worth noting that while the name Malvenia has been used throughout history, it has never been among the most common names in any particular region or culture. Its rarity and unique origins have contributed to its distinctive character and the rich tapestry of stories and individuals associated with it.
People
Malvenia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Malvenia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Malvenia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Malvenia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Malvenia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Malvenia a common name?
We classify Malvenia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Malvenia most popular?
The single biggest year for Malvenia was 1924, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Malvenia is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Malvenia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Malvenia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Malvenia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Malvenia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Malvenia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Malvenia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Malvenia?
Want to know how many people share the name Malvenia? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.