Pratham
Borrowed from Sanskrit प्रथम (prathama).
Every Pratham since 2001 — 448 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pratham
Pratham is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,555 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 448 American babies have been named Pratham. Its peak came in 2002, when 39 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 Pratham stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pratham year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,555 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,158 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,110 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,393 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,013 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,330 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,505 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,615 |
| 2017 | 12 | #7,003 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,494 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,848 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,213 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,756 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,352 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,172 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,672 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,708 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,204 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,218 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,864 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,216 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,433 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,501 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,538 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,219 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pratham mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit प्रथम (prathama).
How popular is the name Pratham in 2025?
Pratham ranked #7,555 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pratham?
448 babies have been named Pratham in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pratham most popular?
Pratham peaked in 2002, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Pratham a boy or girl name?
Pratham is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pratham rising or falling?
Pratham is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.