UK boy's name
Prabal
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning powerful, strong, or mighty.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Prabal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Prabal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2013 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Prabal. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Prabal ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 boys were registered as Prabal.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Prabal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Prabal mean?
The name Prabal has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is the root of many modern Indian languages. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "prabala," which means strong, powerful, or forceful. The name can be traced back to ancient India and has been in use for centuries.
In Hindu mythology, Prabal is mentioned as the name of a powerful asura (demon) who fought against the devas (gods). This reference can be found in the Puranas, ancient Hindu texts that narrate stories of the universe's creation, preservation, and destruction.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Prabal comes from the 7th century CE. During this time, there was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet named Prabal who lived in the Pallava kingdom, which was located in present-day Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh regions of India.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Prabal. One such individual was Prabal Ranjan Sen (1901-1982), an Indian politician and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1962 to 1967.
Another famous Prabal was Prabal Kumar Basu (1923-2015), a renowned Indian sculptor and artist. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 2011 for his contributions to the field of art.
In the field of literature, Prabal Dasgupta (1931-2009) was a prominent Bengali author and poet. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award, India's highest literary honor, in 1996 for his poetry collection "Sreshtha Kabita."
Prabal Mitra (1937-2021) was an influential Indian economist and academician. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta from 1993 to 1999 and was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards, in 2009 for his contributions to the field of education.
Prabal Gurung (born 1979) is a renowned Nepali-American fashion designer based in New York City. He has dressed several high-profile celebrities and has made a significant impact in the global fashion industry.
These are just a few examples of prominent individuals who have carried the name Prabal throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural significance and the strength and power associated with its meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Prabal over time
The chart below shows babies named Prabal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Prabal, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Prabal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Prabal was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4800 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3315 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Prabal
- Patrick 17,559
- Peter 13,150
- Paul 8,542
- Philip 4,997
- Parker 4,664
- Phoenix 3,865
- Preston 3,370
- Prince 1,782
- Patryk 1,763
- Phillip 1,697
- Percy 1,395
- Perry 1,015
FAQ
Prabal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Prabal in the UK right now?
In 2023, Prabal was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Prabal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Prabal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Prabal?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning powerful, strong, or mighty.
How many people are called Prabal in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Prabal across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.