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UK boy's name

Harvir

A masculine Indian name derived from Sanskrit meaning "Lord Vishnu".

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.

Harvir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Harvir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 17 births.

This profile covers 209 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 24% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 207 living people in the UK are called Harvir. 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

  • Harvir ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2002, when 17 boys were registered as Harvir.
  • About 207 living people in the UK are estimated to have Harvir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4270

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2002

17 births

Estimated living

207

2026

Meaning

What does Harvir mean?

The name Harvir has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back to around 1500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "Har," meaning "Lord" or "God," and "Vir," meaning "brave" or "courageous." This combination suggests that the name Harvir could signify "brave or courageous lord" or "one who is brave like a god."

The earliest recorded use of the name Harvir can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was used to refer to various deities and mythological figures. In the epic Mahabharata, one of the most significant works of ancient Indian literature, there is a mention of a character named Harvir, who was a skilled warrior and a devotee of Lord Krishna.

In the historical records of ancient India, there are several notable individuals who bore the name Harvir. One such figure was Harvir Singh, a famous Rajput warrior who lived in the 16th century and fought against the Mughal Empire. Another notable Harvir was Harvir Panwar, a renowned poet and scholar from the 17th century, who made significant contributions to the development of Hindi literature.

Moving forward in time, the name Harvir continued to be used across various regions of India, and several prominent figures carried this name. Harvir Narayan Singh was a revered spiritual leader and social reformer from the 19th century, who worked towards the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society. Harvir Chand Jain was a renowned industrialist and philanthropist from the early 20th century, who played a pivotal role in the development of modern industry in India.

One of the most famous individuals with the name Harvir in recent history was Harvir Singh Malik, an Indian field hockey player who represented India at multiple Olympic Games and was part of the team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. His achievements on the field brought great pride and inspiration to the nation.

While the name Harvir is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent, it has also found its way into other cultures and regions due to the global influence of Indian diaspora and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

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Popularity

Harvir over time

The chart below shows babies named Harvir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, 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 Harvir, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Harvir
0491317199620102024

Decades

Harvir by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Harvir 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 #3377 27 5
2010s #2755 75 10
2000s #2107 82 10
1990s #1907 25 4

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FAQ

Harvir: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Harvir was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Harvir most popular?

The peak year on record was 2002, with 17 babies registered as Harvir in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Harvir?

A masculine Indian name derived from Sanskrit meaning "Lord Vishnu".

How many people are called Harvir in the UK?

A total of 209 babies have been registered as Harvir 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.