UK boy's name
Pransh
A Sanskrit name meaning "early dawn" or "first ray of sun".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Pransh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Pransh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 11 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2021 to 2024. 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.
Pransh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Pransh. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Pransh ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 11 boys were registered as Pransh.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pransh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2088
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2024
11 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Pransh mean?
The name Pransh is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in ancient India. The word 'Pransh' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Pranasha', which means 'destruction' or 'annihilation'. This name is often associated with the Hindu god Shiva, who is known as the 'Destroyer' in the Hindu trinity of gods.
One of the earliest references to this name can be found in the Hindu epic 'Mahabharata', where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra. The name Pransh is also found in several ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, including the 'Puranas' and the 'Upanishads'.
In the historical records, the name Pransh has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name is Pransh Deva, a Hindu ruler who reigned over the Kalinga region (present-day Odisha) in the 7th century CE. Another prominent figure with this name was Pransh Kavi, a Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century CE and wrote several literary works.
During the medieval period, the name Pransh was also found among the warrior class in India. One such example is Pransh Singh, a Rajput warrior who fought against the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. Another notable figure was Pransh Narayan, a Hindu saint and philosopher who lived in the 17th century and wrote several religious texts.
In more recent times, the name Pransh has been associated with several prominent individuals, including Pransh Bhardwaj, an Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the early 2000s. Another notable figure was Pransh Gupta, an Indian businessman and philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations in the late 20th century.
While the name Pransh is not as common as some other Indian names, it has a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly in the Hindu tradition. Its association with the god Shiva and its presence in ancient texts and historical records make it a name with a deep-rooted heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Pransh over time
The chart below shows babies named Pransh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Pransh, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pransh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pransh 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 | #3600 | 23 | 4 |
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FAQ
Pransh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Pransh in the UK right now?
In 2024, Pransh was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Pransh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 11 babies registered as Pransh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Pransh?
A Sanskrit name meaning "early dawn" or "first ray of sun".
How many people are called Pransh in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Pransh across the 4 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.