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UK boy's name

Pratyush

Of Sanskrit origin, meaning the dawn or morning 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.

Pratyush is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Pratyush popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.

This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2004 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.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Pratyush. 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

  • Pratyush ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 boys were registered as Pratyush.
  • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pratyush as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2012

4 births

Estimated living

19

2026

Meaning

What does Pratyush mean?

The name Pratyush originates from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in ancient India. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The word "Pratyush" is derived from the Sanskrit word "pratyusha," which means "dawn" or "early morning."

In the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and Puranas, there are references to the concept of "pratyusha" as a personification of the dawn or the first rays of the sun. This symbolism is associated with the name Pratyush, evoking a sense of newness, freshness, and the beginning of a new day.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pratyush can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem. In the epic, there is a character named Pratyush, who was a prince and a skilled archer. However, details about this character are scarce, and it is uncertain whether the name was in common use at that time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Pratyush. One of the most prominent figures was Pratyush Sinha, an Indian revolutionary who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1891 and was actively involved in the Quit India Movement.

Another noteworthy individual was Pratyush Chandra, an Indian physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics. He was born in 1932 and served as a professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

In the realm of literature, Pratyush Ghosh was a renowned Bengali poet and writer from India. He was born in 1934 and is known for his works that explored themes of social justice, human condition, and the complexities of modern life.

Pratyush Singh was an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Bihar and represented the East Zone in the Duleep Trophy. He was born in 1975 and had a successful career as a right-arm medium-pace bowler.

Lastly, Pratyush Buddiga is a contemporary Indian author and screenwriter known for his work in the Indian film industry. He was born in 1982 and has written several acclaimed novels and screenplays, including the critically acclaimed film "2 States."

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Pratyush over time

The chart below shows babies named Pratyush registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Pratyush, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Pratyush
01234200420142024

Decades

Pratyush by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pratyush 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 #5119 3 1
2010s #4437 10 3
2000s #4089 6 2

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FAQ

Pratyush: questions and answers

How popular is the name Pratyush in the UK right now?

In 2024, Pratyush was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Pratyush most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Pratyush in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Pratyush?

Of Sanskrit origin, meaning the dawn or morning sun.

How many people are called Pratyush in the UK?

A total of 19 babies have been registered as Pratyush across the 6 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.