Total births
480
Boys' name · since 1985
Pranay
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 480 babies named Pranay, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6993
- among boys today
- 480
- born since 1985
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Pranay is the #6993 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 480 recorded since 1985.
Pranay has 480 recorded births among boys since 1985, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6993 as of the latest data, more common than 51% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #6993 among boys today
- 480 born since 1985
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Pranay is currently the #6993 boys' name in America, more common than 51% of boys - 480 born since 1985, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6993
- among boys today
- 480
- born since 1985
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Pranay vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6993
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 51% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Pranay was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
29 babies were named Pranay in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Pranay compares
480 Top 44% higher than 56% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Pranay's all-time total is 31% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Pranay | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 480 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Pranay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Pranay's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Pranay at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#6,993
Active since
1985
Pranay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Pranay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Pranay's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Pranay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 49
1990s
49 births
- 2000s
2000s
220 births
- 2010s
2010s
157 births
- 2020s 49
2020s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 220 births (46% of all-time use).
Pranay by state
Where Pranay concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 30 | 6.3% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 16 | 3.3% |
California share of Pranay's total US births 6.3%
Even split
30 of 480 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pranay? ▼
Pranay has been given to 480 babies in the U.S. since 1985, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6993 as of the latest data. 29 babies were born in 2010, its single highest year.
When was Pranay most popular? ▼
Pranay was most popular in the 2000s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Pranay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pranay are California (30 births), New Jersey (16 births).
How long has the name Pranay been used? ▼
Records for Pranay go back to 1985, giving 41 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Pranay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pranav, Pratik, Pratham, Praise, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Pranay's data
- Pranay's decade-level peak was the 2000s (220 total births); usage has since declined to 49 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Pranays (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Pranay
Nearby Names Like Pranay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pranay
Pranav Boy
#2273 4,225 births
Pratik Boy
558 births
Pratham Boy
#7078 448 births
Praise Boy
#4524 426 births
Prashant Boy
278 births
Compare Pranay side by side: Pranay vs Pranav Pranay vs Pratik Pranay vs Pratham
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Pranay
Camdon #6992
1,034 births · Peak 2011
Dyllan #6994
3,302 births · Peak 1999
Fahed #6991
160 births · Peak 2024
Brendyn #6995
1,407 births · Peak 2009
Ezechiel #6990
193 births · Peak 2023
Muhamad #6996
316 births · Peak 2014
Pinchos #6989
387 births · Peak 2021
Karrington #6997
306 births · Peak 1998
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, 1985–2025 (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. "Pranay: #6993 Boys' Name - 480 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pranay. 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 Pranay 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.