Pranay
Borrowed from Sanskrit प्रणय (praṇaya, “love, affection, romance”).
Every Pranay since 1985 — 480 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pranay
Pranay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,082 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 480 American babies have been named Pranay. Its peak came in 2010, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Pranay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pranay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,082 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,157 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,538 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,961 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,478 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,568 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,528 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,659 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,581 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,493 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,847 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,423 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,422 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,814 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,939 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,690 |
| 2009 | 26 | #4,010 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,115 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,761 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,751 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,298 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,972 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,234 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,884 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,696 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,506 |
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| 1985 | 5 | #7,317 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pranay mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit प्रणय (praṇaya, “love, affection, romance”).
How popular is the name Pranay in 2025?
Pranay ranked #8,082 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pranay?
480 babies have been named Pranay in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pranay most popular?
Pranay peaked in 2010, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Pranay a boy or girl name?
Pranay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pranay rising or falling?
Pranay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.