Parmveer
Warrior and embodiment of divine and righteous valour.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Parmveer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Parmveer today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parmveer births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parmveer. 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 Parmveer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Parmveer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,849
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Parmveer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Parmveer from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parmveer 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 Parmveer 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 Parmveer
The name Parmveer has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Sanskrit and Punjabi languages. It is a relatively modern name, with its roots dating back to the early 20th century. The name is a combination of two words – "Parm" which means "supreme" or "ultimate," and "Veer" which signifies "brave" or "courageous." Therefore, the name Parmveer translates to "the supreme brave one" or "the ultimate courageous one."
While the name itself does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components can be found in various sources. The word "Parm" is derived from the Sanskrit term "Parma," which is often used in Hindu scriptures and philosophies to describe the highest or ultimate reality. Similarly, the word "Veer" has been used in various Indian epics and historical accounts to refer to valiant warriors and heroes.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Parmveer can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during the Indian independence movement. It gained popularity as a name for newborn boys, symbolizing the courage and bravery of those fighting for freedom from British colonial rule.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Parmveer. One such figure was Parmveer Singh (1897-1972), a prominent Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who participated in the Ghadar movement against British rule. Another was Parmveer Chakra (1923-2009), an eminent Indian politician and social activist who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament.
Parmveer Singh Athwal (1927-1992) was a distinguished Indian Army officer who rose to the rank of Lieutenant General and played a crucial role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Parmveer Ahuja (born 1986) is a contemporary Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
Parmveer Chopra (1957-2009) was a renowned Indian poet, writer, and translator who made significant contributions to Punjabi literature and received numerous awards and accolades for his work.
People
Parmveer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parmveer 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
Parmveer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parmveer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parmveer 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Parmveer a common name?
We classify Parmveer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Parmveer most popular?
The single biggest year for Parmveer was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parmveer is about 27 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 Parmveer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Parmveer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parmveer 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 Parmveer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Parmveer 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 Parmveer 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 share the name Parmveer?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.