Harshveer
Harshveer is a masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "happy warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Harshveer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Harshveer today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harshveer births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harshveer. 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 Harshveer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Harshveer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#12,944
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Harshveer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Harshveer 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 Harshveer 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 Harshveer
The name Harshveer is a Sanskrit name that originated in ancient India. It is a combination of two words, "Harsh" and "Veer," both of which have their roots in the Sanskrit language.
The word "Harsh" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Harsha," which means joy, happiness, or delight. It is believed to have been a popular name among the ancient Hindu kings and warriors, who sought to embody these virtues.
The word "Veer" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vira," which means brave, courageous, or heroic. This word has been used to describe warriors and heroes in ancient Indian epics and scriptures, such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
The combination of these two words, "Harshveer," can be interpreted to mean "a joyful warrior" or "a brave and courageous person filled with happiness and delight." It is a name that carries a strong sense of valor and positivity.
While the name has its origins in ancient India, it has been used across various regions and cultures over the centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Harshveer can be found in the Puranic literature, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Harshveer. One such person was Harshveer Singh, a renowned Sikh warrior and military leader who lived in the 18th century. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Sikh Empire and was known for his bravery and leadership skills.
Another notable figure was Harshveer Chand, a 16th-century Hindu king who ruled over the princely state of Kanika in present-day Odisha, India. He was renowned for his just and benevolent rule, and his name is still celebrated in the region.
In the 19th century, Harshveer Prasad was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the struggle for India's independence from British colonial rule. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly to promote the cause of Indian nationalism.
More recently, Harshveer Kapoor was an Indian film actor and producer who worked in the Hindi cinema industry in the mid-20th century. He was known for his performances in several popular Bollywood movies and contributed significantly to the growth of the Indian film industry.
Harshveer Choudhary is a contemporary Indian politician and social activist. He has been actively involved in various social welfare initiatives and has worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities in India.
People
Harshveer + last name combinations
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FAQ
Harshveer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harshveer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harshveer 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 Harshveer a common name?
We classify Harshveer 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 Harshveer most popular?
The single biggest year for Harshveer was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harshveer is about 16 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 Harshveer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Harshveer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Harshveer 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 Harshveer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Harshveer 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 Harshveer 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 Harshveer?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.