Veer
How to say it: VEER · /ˈviːr/
From Sanskrit 'vira' meaning brave, heroic, or warrior; common in Indian names.
Veer was the 858th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 250 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #699 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #858 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 250 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,261 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #699 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Veer emerged only in the last forty years and is at its strongest in the 2020s. Currently at its peak, it looks set to climb further.
What goes with it
Bold and strong with a breathy edge and the weight of a virtue name. Kabir shares its energy.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Veer is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
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