Boy · #5,971 in 2026

Prem

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

Current Rank

#5,971

Peak Rank

#3,182 (2000)

Total Babies

564

5-Yr Trend

+16%

1976

First Year

2026

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#3182

Peak Rank

564

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Prem

Prem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 26 Prems were born — ranking #3,219 that year. As of 2026, Prem ranks #5,971 for baby boys with 15 births, rising sharply (+16% over the past five years). In total, more than 564 Prems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Prem

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

Prim
Primm
Prum
Perim
Prime
Prom
Pram
Paren
Prome
Proem
Priem
Pren

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Prem

What does the name Prem mean?

Prem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Prem in 2026?

In 2026, Prem ranks #5,971 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Prem most popular?

Prem reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #3,182 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Prem most popular?

Prem has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Illinois, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Prem.

Is Prem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Prem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Prem include Garion, Isaia, Jahred. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Prem

Prem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 564 births in the dataset. Prem's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #3,182. Use the chart and map above to compare Prem'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.