Ekamveer
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the only brave one".
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Ekamveer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ekamveer today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ekamveer births was 2013 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ekamveer. 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 Ekamveer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ekamveer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
2013
9 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,748
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Ekamveer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ekamveer from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 40 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ekamveer remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ekamveer 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 Ekamveer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ekamveers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ekamveer
Ekamveer is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was used to describe a brave and courageous warrior.
The name Ekamveer is a combination of two words - "ekam" meaning "one" or "single," and "veer" meaning "brave" or "courageous." Together, the name translates to "the one brave warrior" or "the sole courageous one." It was often given to individuals who displayed exceptional valor and bravery in battle or during times of conflict.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ekamveer can be found in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. In this epic, the name was used to refer to a skilled archer and warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war. While the exact time period is uncertain, the Mahabharata is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ekamveer. One such individual was Ekamveer Singh (1670-1723), a Rajput warrior and ruler of the princely state of Marwar (now part of Rajasthan, India). He was known for his bravery in battles against the Mughal Empire and for his efforts in preserving the cultural heritage of his region.
Another notable Ekamveer was Ekamveer Nathuramji (1894-1971), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule and worked tirelessly to uplift the underprivileged communities in his home state of Gujarat.
In more recent times, Ekamveer Bhavsar (1906-1990) was a renowned Indian author and playwright. His works often explored themes of social injustice and the struggle for independence, inspiring generations of readers and theatre enthusiasts.
Ekamveer Singh Grewal (1934-2004) was a highly decorated officer in the Indian Army. He served in several conflicts, including the Indo-Pakistani Wars of 1965 and 1971, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest military honor, for his exceptional bravery and leadership.
Lastly, Ekamveer Singh Kanwan (1951-2022) was a prominent Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and was known for his efforts in promoting social welfare and development initiatives in his home state.
People
Ekamveer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ekamveer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ekamveer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ekamveer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ekamveer 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 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Ekamveer a common name?
We classify Ekamveer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ekamveer most popular?
The single biggest year for Ekamveer was 2013, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ekamveer is about 9 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 Ekamveer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ekamveer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ekamveer 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 Ekamveer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ekamveer 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 Ekamveer 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 Americans are named Ekamveer?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.