Praveer
A masculine Sanskrit name meaning brave, valiant, or heroic.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Praveer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Praveer today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Praveer births was 2024 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Praveer. 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 Praveer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Praveer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2024
6 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,946
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Praveer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Praveer from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 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
Praveer 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 Praveer 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 Praveer
Praveer is a given name of Sanskrit origin, deriving from the words "pra" meaning "forward" or "excellent" and "veer" meaning "brave" or "valiant." It is primarily used in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Hindi-speaking regions. The name itself can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often associated with warriors, kings, and heroes who displayed exceptional courage and bravery.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Praveer can be found in the epic Sanskrit poem, the Mahabharata, dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, the name is mentioned in connection with various characters renowned for their valor and strength on the battlefield.
Throughout the centuries, the name Praveer has been borne by several notable figures in Indian history. One such individual was Praveer Chandra Bhanj Deo (1816-1877), who was the Raja of the princely state of Bastar in present-day Chhattisgarh. He was known for his progressive reforms and efforts to modernize his kingdom.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Praveer Kripalani (1905-1985), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the country's independence movement. He served as the President of the Indian National Congress and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
In the realm of literature, Praveer Pandey (1918-1994) was a renowned Hindi author and poet who received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1984 for his poetry collection titled "Charnbhumika." His works explored themes of social justice, human emotions, and the complexities of modern life.
A more contemporary figure with the name Praveer is Praveer Sinha, an Indian businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the Tata Trusts, one of India's largest philanthropic organizations. He has been actively involved in various social welfare initiatives, particularly in the areas of healthcare and education.
While the name Praveer has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world, particularly among the Indian diaspora. However, its historical and cultural significance remains deeply tied to its Sanskrit origins and the rich tapestry of Indian heritage and literature.
People
Praveer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Praveer 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
Praveer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Praveer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Praveer 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 Praveer a common name?
We classify Praveer 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 Praveer most popular?
The single biggest year for Praveer was 2024, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Praveer is about 8 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 Praveer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Praveer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Praveer 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 Praveer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Praveer 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 Praveer 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 Praveer as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Praveer, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.