Veer

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameSanskritRising fast
#1077 94in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Veer is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit vira meaning "brave" or "heroic" — a fundamental concept in Sanskrit and Jain traditions, where vira describes the courageous, enlightened person who has conquered their own fears and desires.

Veer is a popular name in India and among South Asian communities worldwide, carrying the aspirational quality of bravery and heroism. In the United States, it has grown within South Asian communities as a short, powerful name that translates beautifully across languages — as simple and strong as a single breath.

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Popularity Over Time

Veer climbed 3047 spots in the last 20 years — from #4124 to #1077.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Veer
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,002
2010s1,309
2000s351
1990s10

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(26 years, 19972024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Veer
YearBirthsRank
2024202#1077
2023224#983
2022216#1028
2021188#1106
2020172#1140
2019158#1213
2018156#1206
2017146#1255
2016143#1277
2015111#1501
2014110#1484
2013113#1466
2012138#1279
2011121#1384
2010113#1460
200994#1686
200859#2261
200757#2302
200644#2695
200544#2562

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19972024) · Methodology