Boy · #10,667 in 2026

Praneet

Name: Popularity of the name Praneet in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Praneet, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,667

Peak Rank

#8,338 (2001)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2001

First Year

2002

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#8338

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Praneet

American parents first put Praneet on the record books as a baby boy name in 2001, with 7 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 7 Praneets were born — ranking #8,338 that year. Praneet last appeared in the published SSA data in 2002, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 12 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Praneet most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

India
64%
FJ
11%
Thailand
11%
United States
9%
Canada
4%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Praneet

Phonetically similar names — useful when Praneet is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Pronate
Promit
Promet
Prenote
Print
Promote
Prompt
Primate
Printed
Preheat
Pranced
Parana

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Praneet

What does the name Praneet mean?

Praneet is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Praneet in 2026?

In 2026, Praneet ranks #10,667 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Praneet most popular?

Praneet reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #8,338 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Praneet a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Praneet is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Praneet?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Praneet include Donivon, Kwon, Sheik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Praneet

Praneet is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Praneet's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #8,338. Use the chart and map above to compare Praneet's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.