Declining since 2017, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Manveer since 1995
Babies named Manveer per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Manveer's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Manveer has been in steady use since it first appeared on U.S. records in 1995, ranking at number 12,008 in the most recent year of data (2025, reflecting actual use). The name's popularity has been declining since its peak in 2021, with a trajectory categorized as 'falling' from 2017 onward. On average about 1 in 341,615 newborn boys receives the name, placing it in the less common tier of modern Indian-origin choices. Despite its modest rank, Manveer has maintained a consistent cultural presence within Sikh and Hindu communities, and its compound structure makes it versatile in both Indian and Western contexts.
Manveer is a compound of Sanskrit 'manas' (mind, spirit) and 'vīra' (hero, brave, warrior), thus meaning 'brave-minded' or 'brave as a king.' It is a modern given name popular among Sikh and Hindu families, particularly in India and the diaspora. The name emerged in the late 20th century, with the earliest recorded U.S. birth in 1995, and saw a peak in popularity in 2021.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Man, Veer, Manny
Sibling names for Manveer
Names that share Manveer's style, for a brother or sister.
