Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Manvir since 1991
Babies named Manvir per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Manvir's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 44 |
| 2000s | 18 | 85 |
| 2010s | 0 | 63 |
| 2020s | 0 | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Manvir is a modern Sanskrit-origin name that has been in U.S. records since 1991, with a stable trajectory that saw its peak ranking in 2023. It is given to about 1 in 244,011 newborn boys, indicating a rare but consistent choice among families of Indian heritage. The name's popularity has remained steady, never breaking into the top 1,000, yet it persists as a meaningful compound that reflects intellectual strength. While no top states concentrate its usage, it is most common in areas with significant Sikh and Punjabi diaspora communities. Manvir joins a broader trend of compound -vir names that celebrate bravery and wisdom.
Manvir is a modern compound from Sanskrit manas (mind) and vira (brave, heroic). It follows a pattern of names ending in -vir common in Punjab and northern India. The name has gained usage among Sikh and Hindu families since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Manveer
Sibling names for Manvir
Names that share Manvir's style, for a brother or sister.
