Pranav
Every Pranav since 1977 — 4,225 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pranav
Pranav is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,440 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 4,225 American babies have been named Pranav. Its peak came in 2004, when 236 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pranav stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pranav year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,440 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,280 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,213 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,292 |
| 2021 | 72 | #2,053 |
| 2020 | 79 | #1,887 |
| 2019 | 80 | #1,884 |
| 2018 | 98 | #1,654 |
| 2017 | 139 | #1,304 |
| 2016 | 139 | #1,309 |
| 2015 | 133 | #1,331 |
| 2014 | 148 | #1,234 |
| 2013 | 150 | #1,200 |
| 2012 | 161 | #1,142 |
| 2011 | 172 | #1,086 |
| 2010 | 206 | #963 |
| 2009 | 228 | #908 |
| 2008 | 216 | #942 |
| 2007 | 228 | #885 |
| 2006 | 216 | #902 |
| 2005 | 217 | #848 |
| 2004 | 236 | #771 |
| 2003 | 226 | #774 |
| 2002 | 181 | #897 |
| 2001 | 160 | #965 |
| 2000 | 102 | #1,279 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,072 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,974 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pranav in 2025?
Pranav ranked #2,440 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pranav?
4,225 babies have been named Pranav in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pranav most popular?
Pranav peaked in 2004, when 236 newborns received the name.
Is Pranav a boy or girl name?
Pranav is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pranav rising or falling?
Pranav is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.