Veer
Veer is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or courageous.
Origin and history
Veer is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning brave or heroic. It is a well-established traditional name in India and has gained modern popularity in the United States. Its usage has seen a notable increase in recent U.S. birth data.
Popularity in the United States
2,922 babies in the United States have been named Veer since 1880. It ranks #2391 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #957.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25 %)
- NJ (16.3 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- IL (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 351 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,309 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,252 |
Famous people named Veer
- Veer Das: Comedian, Actor
- Veer Mahaan: Professional Wrestler, Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Veer derives from the Sanskrit word 'Vira', which shares an ancient Proto-Indo-European root with the Latin word 'vir' (man/hero).
- Over 40 percent of all U.S. births registered with the name Veer since 1880 have occurred between 2020 and 2025.