Rajvir
A masculine Hindu name meaning "brave ruler" or "valiant king".
Name Census estimates that about 177 living Americans carry the first name Rajvir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rajvir today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rajvir births was 2001 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rajvir. 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.
People living today
177
~ 1 in 1,936,465 Americans
Peak year
2001
19 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,685
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Rajvir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rajvir 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 82 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rajvir 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 Rajvir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rajvirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rajvir
The name Rajvir originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root of many modern Indian languages. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Raj" meaning king or ruler, and "Vir" meaning brave or courageous. Thus, the name Rajvir can be interpreted as "Brave King" or "Courageous Ruler."
The earliest known references to the name Rajvir can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly those associated with the great epic tales of the Mahabharata and Ramayana. In these ancient texts, the name Rajvir was often used to describe valiant warriors and noble kings who displayed exceptional bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Rajvir was a renowned 12th-century Hindu ruler from the Chahamana dynasty, who ruled over the region of present-day Rajasthan in northwestern India. This Rajvir was known for his military prowess and his successful campaigns against neighboring kingdoms, earning him a reputation as a fearless and skilled warrior-king.
Another notable figure in history with the name Rajvir was a 16th-century Rajput ruler from the Sisodiya clan, who governed the princely state of Mewar in what is now Rajasthan. This Rajvir was celebrated for his unwavering resistance against the Mughal Empire and his efforts to preserve the independence of his kingdom.
In the 18th century, a Maratha warrior named Rajvir Sinh Jadhav played a significant role in the battles against the British East India Company, leading his troops with remarkable courage and tactical brilliance. His exploits have been immortalized in various historical accounts and folk tales from the region.
Moving forward to the 20th century, Rajvir Singh was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. Born in 1901, he was a member of the Indian National Congress and played a pivotal role in mobilizing public support for the struggle for independence.
Throughout history, the name Rajvir has been associated with strength, valor, and leadership, reflecting the noble qualities embodied by many who bore this name. From ancient kings and warriors to modern-day revolutionaries, the name Rajvir has carried a powerful legacy that continues to inspire and resonate across generations.
People
Rajvir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rajvir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rajvir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rajvir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 177 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rajvir 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 1,936,465 US residents.
Is Rajvir a common name?
We classify Rajvir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 179 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rajvir most popular?
The single biggest year for Rajvir was 2001, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rajvir is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rajvir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rajvir 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.
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.