Tegvir
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "blazing lord" or "fiery lord".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tegvir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tegvir today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tegvir births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tegvir. 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 Tegvir with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tegvir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,829
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Tegvir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tegvir 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 Tegvir 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 Tegvir
The name Tegvir finds its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, with roots that can be traced back to the Vedic period of Indian history, approximately between 1500 BCE and 500 BCE. The name is believed to have been derived from the combination of two words: "teg," meaning strength or power, and "vir," signifying a brave or courageous person.
In the ancient Indian scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, the name Tegvir is often associated with characters and deities who embodied qualities of strength, valor, and heroism. It was a name bestowed upon warriors, kings, and those who displayed exceptional bravery and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tegvir can be found in the epic Sanskrit poem, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Tegvir is mentioned as the name of a mighty warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Tegvir. One such individual was Tegvir Singh (1670-1705), a renowned Sikh warrior and military commander who played a pivotal role in the struggles against the Mughal Empire in the late 17th century. His bravery and leadership earned him a place in the annals of Sikh history.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Tegvir Chand (1820-1875), a celebrated poet and scholar from the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. His literary works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still widely studied and appreciated in the region.
In more recent times, Tegvir Grewal (1932-2007) was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and musicologist. He was widely recognized for his mastery of the Khyal and Thumri styles of Hindustani classical music, and his contributions to preserving and promoting this rich cultural heritage.
Lastly, Tegvir Rai (born 1965) is a contemporary Indian artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the globe. His sculptures, often depicting human figures in various poses and expressions, are celebrated for their intricate details and ability to evoke emotions.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Tegvir, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor and achievement.
People
Tegvir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tegvir 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
Tegvir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tegvir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tegvir 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 Tegvir a common name?
We classify Tegvir 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 Tegvir most popular?
The single biggest year for Tegvir was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tegvir is about 6 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 Tegvir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tegvir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tegvir 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 Tegvir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tegvir 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 Tegvir 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 common is the name Tegvir?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Tegvir at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.