Paramveer
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "supreme warrior" or "ultimate hero".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Paramveer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Paramveer today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paramveer births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paramveer. 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 Paramveer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Paramveer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,798
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Paramveer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Paramveer 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 Paramveer 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Paramveer
The name Paramveer finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, which dates back to ancient India. It is a combination of two words: 'Param,' meaning supreme or ultimate, and 'Veer,' meaning brave or courageous. Thus, the name Paramveer translates to 'supreme courage' or 'ultimate bravery.'
This name has its roots in the Hindu tradition and is often associated with the valor and heroism displayed by warriors and mythological figures in ancient Indian epics and scriptures. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, composed around the 3rd century BCE.
One of the most prominent historical figures bearing the name Paramveer was Paramveer Chakra, a 16th-century warrior and military leader who served under the Mughal emperor Akbar. He was renowned for his valor and strategic brilliance in battles against the Afghan and Rajput forces.
Another notable bearer of the name was Paramveer Singh, a Sikh warrior and military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of the Sikh Empire against the invading Afghan forces in the early 19th century. He is celebrated for his bravery and unwavering dedication to protecting his people and their faith.
In the 20th century, Paramveer Narain Tewari was an Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was a member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association and was imprisoned multiple times for his revolutionary activities.
Paramveer Chakra was also the name of an Indian Air Force pilot who displayed exceptional courage during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration, for his valiant actions in air combat operations.
Lastly, Paramveer Singh Rana was a notable Indian cricketer who represented the Indian national team in the early 2000s. He was known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score runs quickly, earning him the nickname 'Paramveer the Fearless.'
While the name Paramveer is deeply rooted in Indian culture and history, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities, transcending its origins and serving as a reminder of the values of courage, bravery, and strength.
People
Paramveer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paramveer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Paramveer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paramveer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paramveer 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Paramveer a common name?
We classify Paramveer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paramveer most popular?
The single biggest year for Paramveer was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paramveer is about 15 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 Paramveer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Paramveer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paramveer 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 Paramveer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Paramveer 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 Paramveer 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 Paramveer?
See how many Americans are named Paramveer on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.