UK boy's name
Pranshu
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "worthy of praise".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Pranshu is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Pranshu popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 8 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2011 to 2015. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Pranshu. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Pranshu ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 8 boys were registered as Pranshu.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pranshu as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
8 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Pranshu mean?
The name Pranshu is believed to have originated in India, where it is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin. The name's etymology can be traced back to the Sanskrit word "Pransu," which means "ray" or "beam of light." This suggests that the name Pranshu was initially associated with radiance, brightness, or illumination.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, there are references to various deities and celestial beings whose names were derived from the root word "Pransu." This indicates that the name Pranshu may have held spiritual or mythological significance in ancient Indian culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Pranshu can be found in historical records and literature from the medieval period in India. One notable figure from this era was Pranshu Das, a 16th-century poet and scholar from the Bengal region who contributed significantly to the development of Bengali literature.
Throughout history, several individuals have borne the name Pranshu, although their exact birth and death dates may not be well-documented in all cases. One prominent figure was Pranshu Ranjan Das (1880-1920), a renowned Indian writer and literary critic from Bengal who played a crucial role in the Bengali Renaissance.
Another historical figure of note was Pranshu Kumar Mukherjee (1890-1957), an Indian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and was instrumental in drafting the country's constitution.
In the realm of art and culture, Pranshu Banerjee (1915-1994) was a celebrated Indian painter and sculptor known for his distinctive style and contributions to the modern art movement in India.
Pranshu Choudhury (1924-2008) was a prominent Indian journalist and author who worked for several leading publications and was recognized for his incisive writing on socio-political issues.
Pranshu Sharma (born 1980) is a contemporary Indian actor and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows, gaining recognition for his versatile performances.
The name Pranshu, with its roots in ancient Sanskrit and its association with radiance and enlightenment, has left an indelible mark on Indian history and culture. Its rich heritage and the notable individuals who have carried this name have contributed to its enduring presence and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Pranshu over time
The chart below shows babies named Pranshu registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Pranshu, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pranshu by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pranshu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3951 | 14 | 3 |
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Names similar to Pranshu
- 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
Pranshu: questions and answers
How popular is the name Pranshu in the UK right now?
In 2015, Pranshu was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Pranshu most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 8 babies registered as Pranshu in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Pranshu?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "worthy of praise".
How many people are called Pranshu in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Pranshu 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.