Anshveer
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "a lion among men".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Anshveer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anshveer today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anshveer births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anshveer. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Anshveer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anshveer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,389
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Anshveer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anshveer 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 Anshveer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anshveer
The name Anshveer is of Sanskrit origin and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. Ansh means "part" or "portion," while veer means "brave" or "courageous." Therefore, the name Anshveer can be interpreted as "a brave warrior" or "a courageous soldier."
This name can be traced back to the Vedic period in ancient India, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. During this time, Sanskrit was the predominant language used in religious texts, literature, and philosophical works. The name Anshveer may have been derived from ancient Hindu scriptures or epic poems, where warriors and heroes were often celebrated for their bravery and valor.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Anshveer can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Hindu epic composed around the 8th or 9th century BCE. This ancient text chronicles the events leading up to a great war between two branches of a royal family. It is possible that the name Anshveer was given to a character in the epic, symbolizing their courage and strength on the battlefield.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Anshveer. For instance, Anshveer Singh (1670-1716) was a Sikh warrior and military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of the Sikh Empire against the Mughal forces. His bravery and leadership during battles earned him a prominent place in Sikh history.
Another prominent figure was Anshveer Rai (1810-1880), a renowned Indian poet and writer from the state of Uttar Pradesh. His works, written in the Hindi language, often celebrated the valor and heroism of warriors and kings from ancient Indian folklore.
In the 20th century, Anshveer Nanavati (1920-1959) was an Indian naval officer who gained notoriety for being tried and initially convicted for the murder of his wife's lover. His case sparked a national debate on the issue of adultery and the legal defense of "honor killings" in India.
More recently, Anshveer Singh Kundrra (born 1982) is a popular Indian actor and model who has appeared in several television shows and films. While his name may not have originated from ancient times, it still carries the connotation of bravery and courage associated with the name Anshveer.
Overall, the name Anshveer has a rich history deeply rooted in ancient Indian culture and Sanskrit language. Its meaning of "brave warrior" or "courageous soldier" has been exemplified by various individuals throughout history who embodied these qualities in their respective fields and endeavors.
People
Anshveer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anshveer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anshveer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anshveer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anshveer 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 Anshveer a common name?
We classify Anshveer 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 Anshveer most popular?
The single biggest year for Anshveer was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anshveer is about 14 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 Anshveer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anshveer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anshveer 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 Anshveer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anshveer 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 Anshveer 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 Anshveer?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.