Total births
228
Boys' name · since 1989
Prateek
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 228 babies named Prateek, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 228
- total births
- 1989–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
228 boys have been named Prateek since 1989, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Prateek recorded 228 times among boys since 1989, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2021.
- 228 total births
- 1989–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
228 boys have been named Prateek since 1989, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 228
- total births
- 1989–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Prateek was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
16 babies were named Prateek in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
Prateek's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Prateek's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Prateek at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2010
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Prateek popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2021
- Peak year (2010)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Prateek by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Prateek's strongest decade.
101 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Prateek births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s
1990s
60 births
- 2000s
2000s
101 births
- 2010s
2010s
55 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 101 births (44% of all-time use).
Prateek by state
Where Prateek concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 5.3% |
California share of Prateek's total US births 5.3%
12 of 228 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Prateek? ▼
228 babies have been named Prateek since 1989. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 2010 with 16 births.
When was Prateek most popular? ▼
Prateek was most popular in the 2000s decade with 101 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Prateek most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Prateek are California (12 births).
How long has the name Prateek been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Prateek since 1989 -- 33 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Prateek? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pranav, Pratik, Pranay, Pratham, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Prateek's data
- Prateek's decade-level peak was the 2000s (101 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Prateeks (12 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 Prateek
Nearby Names Like Prateek
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Prateek
Pranav Boy
#2273 4,225 births
Pratik Boy
558 births
Pranay Boy
#6993 480 births
Pratham Boy
#7078 448 births
Praise Boy
#4524 426 births
Compare Prateek side by side: Prateek vs Pranav Prateek vs Pratik Prateek vs Pranay
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1989–2021 (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. "Prateek: Baby Name Since 1989 - 228 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/prateek. 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 Prateek 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 July 2026.