Teghbir
A Sikh masculine name meaning "sword bearer" or "sword wielder".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Teghbir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Teghbir today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teghbir births was 2021 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teghbir. 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 Teghbir with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Teghbir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2021
7 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,675
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Teghbir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Teghbir 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 Teghbir 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Teghbir
The given name Teghbir has its origins in the Armenian language, with roots that can be traced back to the early medieval period in the region of historical Armenia. The name is derived from the Armenian words "tegh" meaning "lord" or "master," and "bir" meaning "bearer" or "holder." Thus, the name Teghbir can be interpreted as "bearer of lordship" or "holder of mastery."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teghbir can be found in the ancient Armenian epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun," which dates back to the 8th century AD. In this epic, Teghbir is depicted as a valiant warrior and skilled archer, renowned for his bravery and martial prowess. This literary reference underscores the name's association with strength, courage, and leadership qualities.
The name Teghbir gained further prominence during the reign of the Bagratuni dynasty, which ruled over the Kingdom of Armenia from the 9th to 11th centuries. Several notable figures from this period bore the name, including Prince Teghbir Bagratuni (908–966 AD), a renowned military commander and strategist who played a crucial role in defending the Armenian kingdom against invading forces.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name Teghbir was Saint Teghbir the Martyr (c. 1050–1092 AD), a Christian monk who was executed for his unwavering faith during the Seljuk Turkish invasion of Armenia. His sacrifice and martyrdom earned him veneration within the Armenian Apostolic Church, and his name became associated with religious devotion and steadfastness.
In the 13th century, the name Teghbir resurfaced in the historical chronicles of the Kingdom of Cilician Armenia. Teghbir Hethumian (1226–1293 AD) was a prominent noble and military leader who played a significant role in defending the kingdom against the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt.
During the late medieval and early modern periods, the name Teghbir remained prevalent among Armenian communities, particularly in the regions of historical Armenia and the Armenian diaspora. One notable figure from this era was Teghbir Arghutian (1562–1632 AD), a renowned poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Armenian literature and culture.
Over the centuries, the name Teghbir has maintained its cultural and historical significance within the Armenian tradition, symbolizing strength, leadership, and a deep connection to the nation's rich heritage and identity.
People
Teghbir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teghbir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teghbir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teghbir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teghbir 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Teghbir a common name?
We classify Teghbir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teghbir most popular?
The single biggest year for Teghbir was 2021, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teghbir is about 5 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 Teghbir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Teghbir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teghbir 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 Teghbir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Teghbir 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 Teghbir 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 the name Teghbir?
See how many people have the name Teghbir on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.