UK name, mostly boys
Rajveer
A masculine Hindu name meaning "courageous prince".
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.
Rajveer is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Rajveer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1517, with 17 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 33 births.
This profile covers 549 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 52% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 548 living people in the UK are called Rajveer. 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
- • Rajveer ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 17 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 33 boys were registered as Rajveer.
- • Rajveer ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #648 in 2011.
- • About 548 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rajveer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 92.6% of Rajveer registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1517
2024
Births in 2024
17
Latest year
Peak year
2005
33 births
Estimated living
548
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Rajveer
In England and Wales birth records, Rajveer has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 92.6% of registrations are for boys and 7.4% 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.
Rajveer registered for boys
- Ranked #1,517 in 2024
- 17 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2005 (33 births)
Rajveer registered for girls
- Ranked #3,214 in 2016
- 7 girls registered in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (7 births)
Meaning
What does Rajveer mean?
The name Rajveer has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, where it is derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a compound word formed by combining the elements "raj" meaning "king" or "royalty" and "veer" meaning "brave" or "courageous". The name can be roughly translated to mean "brave king" or "courageous warrior".
The name Rajveer is believed to have been in use since ancient times, when it was likely bestowed upon warriors and rulers who displayed exceptional bravery and valor on the battlefield or in governance. It is possible that the name may have appeared in ancient Indian texts or historical records, though specific instances are difficult to verify.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rajveer was a Rajput warrior who lived in the 12th century CE. He fought valiantly against invading armies and is said to have earned the title "Rajveer" for his courageous deeds on the battlefield.
Another notable figure with this name was Rajveer Singh, a Sikh warrior who lived in the late 17th century. He was a prominent military commander and played a crucial role in defending the Sikh community against oppression and persecution.
In more recent history, Rajveer Singh Sidhu was a revered Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the struggle for India's independence from British rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1886 and was known for his unwavering commitment to the cause of Indian nationalism.
Rajveer Arya was an Indian poet and writer who lived from 1924 to 1994. He is renowned for his literary contributions, particularly his poetry collections that explored themes of patriotism, social justice, and human emotions.
Rajveer Kapoor, born in 1985, is a contemporary Indian actor and film producer who has starred in several Bollywood movies. He is known for his roles in action and drama films, often portraying characters that embody the qualities of bravery and valor associated with the name Rajveer.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rajveer over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Rajveer 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 Rajveer, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 17 births in 2024, compared with 33 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rajveer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rajveer 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 | #1463 | 87 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1144 | 240 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1064 | 198 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1854 | 24 | 4 |
Geography
Where Rajveer is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Rajveer. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Rajveer ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #648 in 2011.
Across the UK
Rajveer in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#648 in 2011
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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FAQ
Rajveer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rajveer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rajveer was ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales, with 17 births registered.
When was Rajveer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 33 babies registered as Rajveer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rajveer?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "courageous prince".
How many people are called Rajveer in the UK?
A total of 549 babies have been registered as Rajveer across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Rajveer most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Rajveer ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #648 in 2011. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.