Manvir
A name of Indian origin meaning "the king of men".
Name Census estimates that about 246 living Americans carry the first name Manvir. It is a predominantly male name (90.8% of registrations). The average person named Manvir today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Manvir births was 2002 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Manvir. 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 Manvir with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
246
~ 1 in 1,393,310 Americans
Peak year
2002
15 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,797
Tracked since 1991
Census
Manvir in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 479 people with the first name Manvir, which placed it at #21,270 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#21,270
National first-name rank
People counted
479
479 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
95.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manvir
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Manvir is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.3%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Manvir described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Manvir at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.2% · 456
- White2.3% · 11
- Two or more races1.5% · 7
- Black or African American0.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 2
Gender
Gender distribution for Manvir
Manvir leans heavily male at 90.8% of total registrations, but 23 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Manvir as a male name
- Ranked #11,797 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (11 births)
Manvir as a female name
- Ranked #13,313 in 2003
- 7 female births in 2003
- Peak: 2003 (7 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Manvir on both sides of the split. Of the 474 people counted with this name, 333 were male (70.3%) and 141 were female (29.7%).
Popularity
Manvir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Manvir from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 103 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Manvir remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Manvir 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 Manvir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Manvirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Manvir
The name Manvir finds its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly among the Sikh community. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "manav," meaning "human," and "vir," which translates to "brave" or "courageous." The name carries a profound significance, conveying the qualities of humanity, valor, and strength.
In ancient Indian scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, references can be found to the concept of "Manav" as the embodiment of human consciousness and the highest form of creation. The name Manvir thus reflects a deep reverence for the human spirit and its inherent capacity for courage and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manvir can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was borne by Manvir Singh (1550-1618), a prominent warrior and military leader from the Sikh Empire. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him a place in the annals of Sikh history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Manvir has been carried by numerous individuals who have left an indelible mark on various fields. Notable examples include Manvir Sandhu (1900-1985), a renowned Punjabi poet and writer whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the region. Manvir Bhatia (1920-2003), on the other hand, was a distinguished Indian classical musician and exponent of the Sitar.
In the realm of sports, Manvir Singh (born 1992) is a celebrated Indian field hockey player who has represented his country in numerous international tournaments, including the Olympic Games and the World Cup. His skill and dedication have earned him widespread recognition and accolades.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Manvir is Manvir Saini (born 1980), an accomplished Indian-American entrepreneur and business leader. His innovative approach and visionary leadership have contributed significantly to the success of various tech startups and ventures.
The name Manvir continues to resonate across generations, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance. Its enduring popularity serves as a testament to the timeless values of courage, humanity, and resilience that it embodies.
People
Manvir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Manvir 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
Manvir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Manvir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 246 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Manvir 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 1,393,310 US residents.
Is Manvir a common name?
We classify Manvir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 249 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Manvir most popular?
The single biggest year for Manvir was 2002, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Manvir is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Manvir in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 479 people with the name Manvir, or 0.16 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #21,270 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Manvir in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Manvir?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Manvir on both sides of the split. Of the 474 people counted with this name, 333 were male (70.3%) and 141 were female (29.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Manvir?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Manvir is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.3%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Manvir most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Manvir in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (456 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Manvir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Manvir a male name?
Yes, 90.8% of people registered as Manvir 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 Manvir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Manvir 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 Manvir 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.
How common is the name Manvir?
See how many people have the name Manvir on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.