UK boy's name
Pradeep
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "lamp" or "light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Pradeep is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Pradeep popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2859, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.
Pradeep is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Pradeep. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Pradeep ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 boys were registered as Pradeep.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pradeep as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2859
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Pradeep mean?
Pradeep is a Hindu masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the words 'pra' meaning 'forth' and 'deep' meaning 'to shine'. The name signifies 'shining forth' or 'radiant'. Its roots can be traced back to ancient India, where it was likely first used as a descriptive name for someone who was considered to have a radiant personality or a bright countenance.
The name Pradeep has been found in various Hindu scriptures and texts, including the Vedas, Upanishads, and the epic Mahabharata. In the Mahabharata, one of the central characters, Bhishma, is also known as Pradeep, which speaks to the antiquity of this name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pradeep dates back to the 7th century CE, when a Hindu scholar and philosopher named Pradeep Shastri lived in the kingdom of Kashmir. He is credited with writing several influential works on Hindu philosophy and logic.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Pradeep. Pradeep Narayan Singh (1898-1962) was an Indian lawyer and politician who served as the Chief Minister of the erstwhile United Provinces (present-day Uttar Pradesh) from 1946 to 1950.
Pradeep Kumar (1925-1998) was a renowned Indian actor who appeared in over 250 films in a career spanning five decades. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema.
Pradeep Mehta (born 1953) is an Indian economist and founder of the Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS), a leading non-profit organization focused on economic and public policy issues. He has been a vocal advocate for consumer rights and good governance.
Pradeep Sindhu (born 1953) is an Indian-American computer scientist and entrepreneur, best known as the principal architect of the Ethernet protocol. He co-founded Juniper Networks and played a pivotal role in the development of modern computer networking technology.
Pradeep Anand (1946-2012) was an Indian film actor, known for his work in Hindi cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. He starred in several popular films, including Seeta Aur Geeta, Zanjeer, and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Pradeep by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pradeep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Pradeep
- 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
Pradeep: questions and answers
How popular is the name Pradeep in the UK right now?
In 1997, Pradeep was ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Pradeep most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Pradeep in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Pradeep?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "lamp" or "light".
How many people are called Pradeep in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Pradeep across the 1 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.