NAME PROFILE
Thressa
Derived from the Old English elements 'mæl' and 'wine', Malvin formally means 'gentle friend' or 'smooth brow'. It characterizes an individual who is approachable, diplomatic, and possesses a calming presence that fosters deep and lasting friendships.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,004 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1964 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 60%TX — 40%AK — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Malvin Russell Goode (First African-American network TV news correspondent) · Malvin Gray Johnson (Harlem Renaissance painter) · Malvin Waldron (American jazz pianist and composer) · Malvin Whitfield (Five-time Olympic gold medalist) · Malvin Kalane (South African television actor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MalMalvyVinVinny
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