Maanvik
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "of celestial descent".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maanvik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maanvik today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maanvik births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maanvik. 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 Maanvik with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maanvik. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,419
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Maanvik: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maanvik 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 Maanvik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maanvik
The given name Maanvik has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages that emerged in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "maan" meaning honor or respect, and "vik" meaning to attain or conquer. Together, the name can be interpreted as "one who attains honor" or "one who conquers respect."
In Vedic literature, which encompasses the oldest Hindu scriptures, there are references to individuals with similar names like Manvika and Manvikrama, both of which carry connotations of honor and valor. However, the exact spelling "Maanvik" is not explicitly mentioned in these ancient texts.
The earliest recorded use of the name Maanvik can be traced back to the 6th century CE, during the reign of the Gupta Empire in ancient India. Maanvik Gupta, a renowned scholar and philosopher, is mentioned in several historical records from that period. He is believed to have lived between 540 and 610 CE and made significant contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics.
Another notable individual with the name Maanvik was Maanvik Mishra, a celebrated poet and playwright who lived in the 12th century CE during the reign of the Pala Empire in Bengal. His works, including the epic poem "Maanvik Kavya," are considered literary masterpieces and have been widely studied and appreciated over the centuries.
In the 16th century, Maanvik Singh, a Rajput warrior and military commander, played a crucial role in the defense of the Mewar kingdom against the Mughal invaders. His bravery and leadership skills were highly praised, and he is remembered as a symbol of honor and valor in Rajput history.
During the 18th century, Maanvik Rai, a prominent scholar and linguist from the Braj region of northern India, made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Braj Bhasha language and literature. His works are still widely referenced and studied by scholars and linguists today.
Maanvik Chandra, a renowned artist and painter from the 19th century, is celebrated for his exquisite depictions of Hindu mythology and folklore. His masterpieces, which showcase intricate details and vivid colors, are displayed in various museums and galleries across India and abroad.
While the name Maanvik has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has been adopted and used across various regions and cultures within the Indian subcontinent over the centuries. The name symbolizes honor, respect, and the attainment of glory, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a meaningful and culturally significant name for their children.
People
Maanvik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maanvik as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maanvik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maanvik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maanvik 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 Maanvik a common name?
We classify Maanvik 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 Maanvik most popular?
The single biggest year for Maanvik was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maanvik is about 3 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 Maanvik in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maanvik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maanvik 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 Maanvik still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maanvik 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 Maanvik 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 Maanvik?
Want to know how many Americans are named Maanvik? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.