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UK name, mostly boys

Harveer

A masculine Hindu name meaning "the brave lion".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Harveer is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Harveer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 24 births.

This profile covers 358 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 46% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 356 living people in the UK are called Harveer. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Harveer ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 24 boys were registered as Harveer.
  • About 356 living people in the UK are estimated to have Harveer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 98.4% of Harveer registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2088

2024

Births in 2024

11

Latest year

Peak year

2012

24 births

Estimated living

356

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Harveer

In England and Wales birth records, Harveer has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 98.4% of registrations are for boys and 1.6% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

98% boys
Boys358 (98.4%)Girls6 (1.6%)

Harveer registered for boys

  • Ranked #2,088 in 2024
  • 11 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2012 (24 births)

Harveer registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,669 in 2022
  • 3 girls registered in 2022
  • Peak: 2013 (3 births)

Meaning

What does Harveer mean?

The name Harveer is a variation of the name Harvier, which has its origins in the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated in ancient India, where it was used as a name for boys born into the warrior class. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "har," meaning "to take away," and "veer," meaning "brave" or "courageous."

In ancient Hindu texts, Harveer is mentioned as the name of a legendary warrior who was known for his bravery and skill in battle. The name was often given to boys in the hope that they would grow up to embody these qualities and become great warriors themselves.

The earliest recorded use of the name Harveer dates back to the 6th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In this text, Harveer is the name of a character who was a skilled archer and a loyal friend to the Pandava princes.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Harveer. One of the earliest was Harveer Singh, a 16th-century Rajput warrior who served as a general in the army of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was renowned for his military prowess and played a key role in several important battles.

Another famous Harveer was Harveer Chand, an 18th-century poet and scholar from the Punjab region of India. He was known for his works in the Punjabi language and was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time.

In more recent history, Harveer Singh Nalwa was a renowned military leader who served in the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the ruler of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. He was a skilled strategist and played a crucial role in expanding the empire's territory through his military campaigns.

Harveer Desai was an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who lived in the early 20th century. He was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly for the cause of Indian independence from British rule.

Finally, Harveer Kohli was a celebrated Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was known for his aggressive batting style and was a key member of the Indian team during their successful campaigns in various international tournaments.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Harveer over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Harveer in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Harveer, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 24 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
07132026199620102024

Decades

Harveer by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Harveer was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #2155 54 5
2010s #1461 172 10
2000s #1749 102 10
1990s #1654 30 4

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Names similar to Harveer

FAQ

Harveer: questions and answers

How popular is the name Harveer in the UK right now?

In 2024, Harveer was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.

When was Harveer most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 24 babies registered as Harveer in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Harveer?

A masculine Hindu name meaning "the brave lion".

How many people are called Harveer in the UK?

A total of 358 babies have been registered as Harveer across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.