Jaiveer
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "victorious warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 229 living Americans carry the first name Jaiveer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaiveer today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaiveer births was 2014 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaiveer. 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 Jaiveer with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
229
~ 1 in 1,496,744 Americans
Peak year
2014
18 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,993
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Jaiveer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaiveer 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 132 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jaiveer remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaiveer 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 Jaiveer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaiveers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaiveer
Jaiveer is a Hindu name that finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "jai," meaning victory, and "veer," which translates to brave or courageous. Collectively, the name Jaiveer signifies a victorious warrior or a brave conqueror.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaiveer can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Jaiveer was a skilled archer and a trusted companion of the Pandava prince, Arjuna. His unwavering loyalty and bravery on the battlefield earned him a revered place in Hindu mythology.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jaiveer. One of the most prominent was Jaiveer Singh (1689-1743), a influential ruler of the Maratha Empire in India. His military campaigns and strategic alliances helped expand the Maratha Empire's territories, solidifying his legacy as a fearless warrior and skilled statesman.
Another historical figure named Jaiveer was Jaiveer Singh Rathore (1837-1880), a renowned soldier and noble from the princely state of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. He was celebrated for his valor and unwavering commitment to protecting his people, earning him the respect of his contemporaries.
In the realm of literature, Jaiveer Shergill (1938-2007) was a celebrated Punjabi poet and writer. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, are widely acclaimed and have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of Punjab.
The name Jaiveer has also been associated with spiritual leaders and religious figures. Jaiveer Nath (1855-1935), a renowned Hindu mystic and yogi, was revered for his teachings on self-realization and the attainment of inner peace. His disciples and followers continue to carry forward his spiritual legacy to this day.
While the name Jaiveer has roots in Hindu mythology and culture, it has transcended religious boundaries and is now embraced by people from various backgrounds, particularly in India and among the Indian diaspora around the world. The name continues to evoke a sense of bravery, strength, and triumph, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage from which it originated.
People
Jaiveer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaiveer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaiveer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaiveer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaiveer 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 1,496,744 US residents.
Is Jaiveer a common name?
We classify Jaiveer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 231 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaiveer most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaiveer was 2014, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaiveer is about 11 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 Jaiveer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaiveer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaiveer 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 Jaiveer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaiveer 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 Jaiveer 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 have the name Jaiveer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.