Is Pranav a boy's or girl's name?

Pranav is primarily a boy's name.

When was Pranav most popular?

Pranav reached its peak popularity in 2004 with 236 births that year. It is currently ranked #2271 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Pranav?

Pranav is currently ranked #2271 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 4,169 babies since 1977.

Pranav

A Sanskrit name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's nameSanskritDeclining

#2271▼ 59in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Pranav is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'the sacred syllable Om' or 'the primordial sound.' In Hinduism, Om (ॐ) represents the sound of the universe — the vibration underlying all existence. Pranav is thus a name of profound spiritual and philosophical significance.

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Popularity Over Time

Pranav was #771 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2271, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Pranav
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	342	#2142	▼
2010s	1,426	#1310	▼
2000s	2,010	#917	▲
1990s	358	#3206	▲
1980s	28	#5957	▲
1970s	5	#6601	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(40 years, 1977–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Pranav
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	63	#2271	-2 (-3.1%)
2023	65	#2212	+2 (3.2%)
2022	63	#2288	-9 (-12.5%)
2021	72	#2052	-7 (-8.9%)
2020	79	#1886	-1 (-1.3%)
2019	80	#1884	-18 (-18.4%)
2018	98	#1653	-41 (-29.5%)
2017	139	#1303	0
2016	139	#1308	+6 (4.5%)
2015	133	#1331	-15 (-10.1%)
2014	148	#1233	-2 (-1.3%)
2013	150	#1199	-11 (-6.8%)
2012	161	#1141	-11 (-6.4%)
2011	172	#1086	-34 (-16.5%)
2010	206	#963	-22 (-9.6%)
2009	228	#908	+12 (5.6%)
2008	216	#942	-12 (-5.3%)
2007	228	#885	+12 (5.6%)
2006	216	#902	-1 (-0.5%)
2005	217	#848	-19 (-8.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1977–2024) · Methodology