Aveer
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "fearless" or "brave".
Name Census estimates that about 465 living Americans carry the first name Aveer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aveer today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aveer births was 2018 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aveer. 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 Aveer with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
465
~ 1 in 737,106 Americans
Peak year
2018
60 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,667
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Aveer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aveer from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 258 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aveer remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aveer 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 Aveer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aveers live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, New York, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Aveer, while Washington, North Carolina, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aveer
The name Aveer finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been used in the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. The word "Aveer" is derived from the Sanskrit root "Vira," which means brave, courageous, or valiant. The prefix "A" in Sanskrit can denote various meanings, such as intensity, negation, or a sense of respect.
In Hindu mythology and literature, the name Aveer is often associated with heroic and valiant figures. One of the earliest references to the name can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Sanskrit epic that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, the name is mentioned in the context of warriors and heroes who displayed exceptional bravery and valor on the battlefield.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Aveer is believed to be a warrior from the Maurya Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent between the 4th and 2nd centuries BCE. However, historical records from this period are scarce, and details about this individual are limited.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Aveer. One such figure was Aveer Singh, a 17th-century Rajput warrior and military leader from the princely state of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was known for his bravery and his role in defending Mewar against the Mughal Empire.
Another famous Aveer was Aveer Mukherjee, a Bengali writer and poet who lived from 1858 to 1917. He was a prominent figure in the Bengali literary renaissance and is renowned for his works that celebrated Indian culture and nationalism.
In more recent times, Aveer Singh Sidhu was a renowned Indian athlete who competed in the shotput event. He was born in 1942 and represented India in multiple Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal at the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh.
Aveer Aroor is a contemporary Indian journalist and author, born in 1976. He is known for his coverage of defense and security issues and has written several books on these topics.
Throughout history, the name Aveer has been associated with bravery, courage, and heroism, reflecting its Sanskrit roots and the values it represents. While its popularity may have fluctuated over time, the name continues to be used in various parts of India and the Indian diaspora.
People
Aveer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aveer 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
Aveer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aveer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 465 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aveer 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 737,106 US residents.
Is Aveer a common name?
We classify Aveer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 468 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aveer most popular?
The single biggest year for Aveer was 2018, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aveer is about 7 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 Aveer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aveer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aveer 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 Aveer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aveer 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 Aveer 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 named Aveer?
Find out how many people have the name Aveer on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.