Tegveer
A masculine name of Punjabi origin meaning "bringer of victory".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Tegveer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tegveer today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tegveer births was 2022 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tegveer. 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 Tegveer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tegveer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2022
7 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,728
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Tegveer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tegveer 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 Tegveer 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 Tegveer
The name Tegveer has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is primarily spoken in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The name is derived from two words: "teg," which means sword, and "veer," meaning brave or courageous. Thus, the name Tegveer can be interpreted to mean "brave with the sword" or "courageous swordsman."
This name finds its roots in the rich cultural heritage of the Sikh community, where martial arts and bravery have been highly revered. The sword, or "teg," holds a significant symbolic value in Sikhism, representing the concept of righteous struggle against oppression and injustice. The name Tegveer is often associated with the warrior spirit and the willingness to defend one's beliefs and values.
Historically, the name Tegveer has been recorded in various Sikh scriptures and literature, particularly in accounts of notable warriors and leaders. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the 17th century, during the reign of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Guru Gobind Singh played a pivotal role in shaping the martial traditions of the Sikh community and is known for his bravery and unwavering commitment to justice.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tegveer. One such figure was Bhai Tegveer Singh (1715-1745), a devoted Sikh warrior who fought alongside Bhai Mani Singh, the leader of the Sikh army, against the Mughal Empire. Bhai Tegveer Singh's valor and sacrifice in defending the Sikh faith have been celebrated in numerous literary works.
Another prominent figure was Tegveer Singh Sandhu (1920-1988), an Indian Army officer who served during World War II and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest military decoration, for his exceptional bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In more recent times, Tegveer Singh Sidhu (born 1990) is a Canadian professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist of Punjabi descent. He has competed in major promotions such as WWE and Impact Wrestling, where his name and persona reflect the warrior spirit associated with the name Tegveer.
Tegveer Singh Maan (born 1983) is a renowned Punjabi singer and songwriter from India. His music often celebrates the rich cultural heritage and values of the Punjabi community, including themes of bravery, honor, and resilience.
It is worth noting that while the name Tegveer has its roots in the Sikh tradition, it has also gained popularity among other communities in India and abroad, transcending religious boundaries and reflecting the universal appeal of the values it represents.
People
Tegveer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tegveer 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
Tegveer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tegveer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tegveer 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 Tegveer a common name?
We classify Tegveer 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 Tegveer most popular?
The single biggest year for Tegveer was 2022, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tegveer 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 Tegveer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tegveer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tegveer 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 Tegveer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tegveer 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 Tegveer 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 Tegveer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.