Harvir
A masculine Indian name derived from Sanskrit meaning "Lord Vishnu".
Name Census estimates that about 41 living Americans carry the first name Harvir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Harvir today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harvir births was 2015 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harvir. 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 Harvir with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Harvir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
41
~ 1 in 8,359,862 Americans
Peak year
2015
7 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,095
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Harvir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Harvir 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 23 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harvir 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 Harvir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Harvir
The name Harvir has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back to around 1500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "Har," meaning "Lord" or "God," and "Vir," meaning "brave" or "courageous." This combination suggests that the name Harvir could signify "brave or courageous lord" or "one who is brave like a god."
The earliest recorded use of the name Harvir can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was used to refer to various deities and mythological figures. In the epic Mahabharata, one of the most significant works of ancient Indian literature, there is a mention of a character named Harvir, who was a skilled warrior and a devotee of Lord Krishna.
In the historical records of ancient India, there are several notable individuals who bore the name Harvir. One such figure was Harvir Singh, a famous Rajput warrior who lived in the 16th century and fought against the Mughal Empire. Another notable Harvir was Harvir Panwar, a renowned poet and scholar from the 17th century, who made significant contributions to the development of Hindi literature.
Moving forward in time, the name Harvir continued to be used across various regions of India, and several prominent figures carried this name. Harvir Narayan Singh was a revered spiritual leader and social reformer from the 19th century, who worked towards the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society. Harvir Chand Jain was a renowned industrialist and philanthropist from the early 20th century, who played a pivotal role in the development of modern industry in India.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Harvir in recent history was Harvir Singh Malik, an Indian field hockey player who represented India at multiple Olympic Games and was part of the team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. His achievements on the field brought great pride and inspiration to the nation.
While the name Harvir is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent, it has also found its way into other cultures and regions due to the global influence of Indian diaspora and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Harvir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Harvir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Harvir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harvir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 41 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harvir 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 8,359,862 US residents.
Is Harvir a common name?
We classify Harvir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Harvir most popular?
The single biggest year for Harvir was 2015, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harvir 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 Harvir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Harvir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Harvir 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 Harvir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Harvir 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 Harvir 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 Harvir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.