Prem
Every Prem since 1976 — 547 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Prem
Prem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,091 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 547 American babies have been named Prem. Its peak came in 2000, when 26 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 Prem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Prem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,091 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,402 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,759 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,075 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,793 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,332 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,737 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,878 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,655 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,631 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,461 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,226 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,851 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,815 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,879 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,461 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,057 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,991 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,378 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,642 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,425 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,554 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,759 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,452 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,596 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,273 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,722 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,595 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,020 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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Famous people named Prem
- Prem Tinsulanonda Politician · 1920–2019
- Prem Chopra Actor · b. 1935
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Prem in 2025?
Prem ranked #7,091 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Prem?
547 babies have been named Prem in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Prem most popular?
Prem peaked in 2000, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Prem a boy or girl name?
Prem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Prem rising or falling?
Prem is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Prem?
Well-known people named Prem include Prem Tinsulanonda (politician), Prem Chopra (actor).