Rudraveer
A Hindu name combining the name of the god Rudra with "veer" meaning warrior or brave.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Rudraveer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rudraveer today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rudraveer births was 2024 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rudraveer. 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 Rudraveer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rudraveer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2024
7 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,675
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Rudraveer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rudraveer 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 Rudraveer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rudraveer
The given name Rudraveer has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient and classical Indo-Aryan language that emerged in South Asia around the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is a compound word formed by combining the words "Rudra" and "Veer."
Rudra is one of the prominent deities in Hindu mythology, often associated with storm, wind, and hunting. It is also a name or epithet for the god Shiva, who is revered as the supreme being and the transformer of the universe in Hinduism. The word "Rudra" is derived from the root word "rud," which means "to howl" or "to roar."
The second part of the name, "Veer," is a Sanskrit word that means "brave," "courageous," or "heroic." It is commonly used as a suffix in many Indian names to signify strength, valor, and bravery.
The earliest known mention of the name Rudraveer can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. However, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact time period or context in which the name first appeared.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rudraveer. One of the earliest recorded examples is Rudraveer Singh, a Rajput ruler of the Bundela dynasty who lived in the 16th century and ruled over the princely state of Orchha in central India.
Another prominent figure with the name Rudraveer was Rudraveer Singh Rathore, a Rajput warrior and ruler of the Rathore clan, who lived in the 17th century and played a significant role in the military campaigns of the Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb.
In the 18th century, Rudraveer Pratap Singh was a Rajput ruler of the Kachwaha dynasty who governed the princely state of Jaipur in present-day Rajasthan, India.
During the 19th century, Rudraveer Singh Solanki was a notable figure from the Solanki Rajput clan. He was a distinguished military leader and served as a commander in the army of the Maratha Empire.
More recently, in the 20th century, Rudraveer Yadav was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Rudraveer throughout history, showcasing its deep-rooted Sanskrit origins and its association with bravery, courage, and strength in Indian culture and mythology.
People
Rudraveer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rudraveer 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
Rudraveer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rudraveer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rudraveer 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Rudraveer a common name?
We classify Rudraveer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rudraveer most popular?
The single biggest year for Rudraveer was 2024, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rudraveer is about 4 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 Rudraveer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rudraveer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rudraveer 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 Rudraveer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rudraveer 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 Rudraveer 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 are called Rudraveer?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.