Total births
30
Boys' name · since 1975
Palani
30 babies named Palani in U.S. Social Security records since 1975, with the highest year being 1994. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 30
- total births
- 1975–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Palani sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 30 recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Palani has been recorded 30 times among boys since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 1994.
- 30 total births
- 1975–1994 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
30 boys have been named Palani since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1994.
- 30
- total births
- 1975–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Palani was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
8 babies were named Palani in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Palani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Palani's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Palani at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Palani popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1994
- Peak year (1994)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Palani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Palani's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Palani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 17 births (57% of all-time use).
Palani by state
Where Palani concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 17 | 56.7% |
Hawaii share of Palani's total US births 56.7%
17 of 30 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Palani? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 30 babies named Palani. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 8 births.
When was Palani most popular? ▼
Palani was most popular in the 1970s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Palani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Palani are Hawaii (17 births).
How long has the name Palani been used? ▼
Records for Palani go back to 1975, giving 20 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Palani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Palmer, Pal, Paladin, Palash, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Palani's data
- Palani's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 1990s (8) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Palanis (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Palani
Nearby Names Like Palani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Palani
Palmer Boy
#1079 9,264 births
Pal Boy
187 births
Paladin Boy
41 births
Palash Boy
28 births
Palak Boy
5 births
Compare Palani side by side: Palani vs Palmer Palani vs Pal Palani vs Paladin
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Palani: Baby Name Since 1975 - 30 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/palani. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Palani draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.