Samarveer
A masculine Indian name meaning "brave warrior" or "valorous hero".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Samarveer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Samarveer today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samarveer births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samarveer. 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 Samarveer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Samarveer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,807
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Samarveer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Samarveer 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 Samarveer 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Samarveer
The name Samarveer has its roots in the Sanskrit language, which was the primary language of ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "samara," meaning war or battle, and "vira," meaning brave or heroic. Therefore, the name Samarveer can be interpreted as "a brave warrior" or "a heroic fighter."
In ancient Indian texts and scriptures, the name Samarveer was often associated with warriors, heroes, and valiant individuals who displayed exceptional courage and bravery on the battlefield. The name gained popularity during the era of the great Indian epics, such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, which date back to around the 4th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Samarveer can be found in the Mahabharata, where it was used as a title for the mighty warrior Arjuna, one of the five Pandava brothers. Arjuna, born in the late 4th century BCE, was known for his skills as an archer and his unwavering bravery in battle.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a renowned Indian king named Samarveer Chandra, who ruled over the Maurya Empire. He was known for his military conquests and his ability to lead his army to victory against formidable foes.
During the medieval period, the name Samarveer was often associated with Rajput warriors, who were renowned for their valor and chivalry. One notable figure was Samarveer Singh, a Rajput ruler of the Mewar Kingdom in the 16th century, who fought against the Mughal Empire and is remembered for his bravery and leadership.
In the 17th century, Samarveer Shah was a prominent military general who served under the Maratha ruler Shivaji. He played a crucial role in several battles against the Mughal forces and was renowned for his strategic brilliance and fearlessness on the battlefield.
Another famous bearer of the name Samarveer was Samarveer Chandel, a 19th-century Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company. He is remembered for his courageous efforts in the struggle for Indian independence.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Samarveer, reflecting the name's connection to bravery, heroism, and military prowess in the Indian cultural tradition.
People
Samarveer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samarveer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
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FAQ
Samarveer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samarveer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samarveer 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Samarveer a common name?
We classify Samarveer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Samarveer most popular?
The single biggest year for Samarveer was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samarveer is about 3 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 Samarveer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Samarveer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samarveer 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 Samarveer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Samarveer 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 Samarveer 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 named Samarveer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.