How Many People Are Named Tanvir?

Complete statistics for the name Tanvir: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tanvir
Very Rare
Arabic

Tanvir means 'radiant' in Arabic, making it a name that shines. Only 1 in 1,232,242 Americans share this rare moniker, with just 268 people named Tanvir alive today. The majority, 75%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~238
Living in US
1 in 1,392,644
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Radiant
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Charismatic Determined
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

386,768
Worldwide Bearers
#2,681
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
311,963
🇵🇰 Pakistan
50,097
🇮🇳 India
18,959
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,156
🇺🇸 United States
814
🇬🇧 England
811
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
685
🇨🇦 Canada
476
🇶🇦 Qatar
118
🇰🇼 Kuwait
114

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
261 (97%)
♀ Female
7 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
206
Would be under 30 (75%)
67
Would be 30–60 (25%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 273 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tanvir Through the Generations

Tanvir saw its peak popularity in 2001 with 23 births, but since then, its usage has been on a steady decline. Today, most Tanvirs are young adults, with 206 under 30 years old and only 67 aged between 30 and 60. This generational skew suggests Tanvir is a name embraced by younger parents, likely due to its unique and radiant meaning.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 63

✨ Similar Names to Tanvir

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tanvir's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Tanvir

How Many People Have the Name Tanvir?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 238 people in the United States currently share the name Tanvir. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,392,644 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tanvir a Common or Rare Name?

Tanvir is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Tanvir Mean?

Tanvir means "radiant" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tanvir in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Tanvir Most Popular?

The name Tanvir reached peak popularity in 2001, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Tanvir?

Approximately 238 people named Tanvir live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 238. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,392,644 Americans.

Is Tanvir a rare name?

Tanvir is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,392,644 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tanvir mean?

Tanvir means "radiant" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Tanvir more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Tanvir are male and 3% are female.

When was Tanvir most popular?

Tanvir peaked in 2001 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US238
All-Time Births238
1 in X1 in 1,392,644
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2001
World Rank#2,681
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.