Marzavion
A unique invented name of unknown etymology and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Marzavion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marzavion today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marzavion births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marzavion. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Marzavion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,313
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Marzavion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Marzavion 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 Marzavion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Marzavion
The name Marzavion has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan words "marza," meaning "shining" or "radiant," and "vion," meaning "life" or "vitality."
This fascinating name was first recorded in the 5th century BC, when it appeared in a series of inscriptions found in the Etruscan necropolis of Cerveteri, near Rome. These inscriptions documented the names of prominent Etruscan families and individuals, suggesting that Marzavion may have been a name associated with nobility or social standing.
During the Roman era, the name Marzavion was occasionally adopted by Roman citizens of Etruscan descent, although its usage remained relatively rare. One notable individual bearing this name was Marzavion Vibius, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 2nd century AD and is mentioned in several historical records from that time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Marzavion resurfaced briefly in a few isolated instances, primarily in the Italian regions that had once been part of the Etruscan territory. One such example is Marzavion di Siena, a 13th-century Italian nobleman and patron of the arts who commissioned several notable works of architecture and sculpture in the city of Siena.
The Renaissance period saw a renewed interest in classical antiquity, and with it, a resurgence of ancient Etruscan names, including Marzavion. One of the most renowned individuals with this name was Marzavion Vecchietti, a 15th-century Florentine artist and architect who contributed significantly to the design and construction of several prominent buildings in Florence, including the Palazzo Vecchio and the Basilica of Santa Croce.
Another notable figure was Marzavion Borghese, a 16th-century Italian cardinal and diplomat who played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the Peace of Westphalia, which ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648. His diplomatic efforts earned him widespread recognition and respect throughout Europe.
While the name Marzavion remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it continued to appear sporadically in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and other Mediterranean regions with historical ties to the Etruscan civilization. Its unique sound and connection to ancient history have made it a distinctive and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Marzavion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marzavion 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
Marzavion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marzavion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marzavion 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Marzavion a common name?
We classify Marzavion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marzavion most popular?
The single biggest year for Marzavion was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marzavion is about 20 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 Marzavion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marzavion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marzavion in the SSA data are male. 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 Marzavion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marzavion 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 Marzavion 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 are called Marzavion?
You can see how many Americans are named Marzavion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.