Pradyun
An Indian masculine name meaning "the radiant one".
Name Census estimates that about 82 living Americans carry the first name Pradyun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Pradyun today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pradyun births was 2011 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pradyun. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pradyun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
82
~ 1 in 4,179,931 Americans
Peak year
2011
16 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,693
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Pradyun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pradyun from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 60 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pradyun by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pradyun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Pradyun
The name Pradyun is of Sanskrit origin, tracing its roots back to ancient India. It is a compound word formed by combining the Sanskrit words "pra" meaning "before" or "prior," and "dyun" meaning "light" or "radiance." Pradyun, therefore, carries the meaning of "preceding light" or "foremost light."
In Hindu mythology, the name Pradyun is associated with the character of Pradyumna, the son of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. Pradyumna is considered an avatar of the god Kamadeva, the embodiment of love and desire. The name Pradyun is believed to be a variation of Pradyumna, reflecting the connection to this mythological figure.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pradyun can be found in the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata. In this text, Pradyun is mentioned as a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Pradyun. One such person was Pradyun Choudhury (1902-1987), a prominent Indian independence activist and political leader from Assam. He played a significant role in the struggle for India's freedom from British rule.
Another notable figure was Pradyun Mukherjee (1901-1986), an Indian writer, educator, and social reformer. He was widely recognized for his contributions to Bengali literature and his efforts to promote education and social justice.
In the realm of sports, Pradyun Sharma (born 1993) is a renowned Indian cricketer who has represented the national team in various formats of the game. He is known for his batting prowess and has played a pivotal role in several victories for the Indian cricket team.
Pradyun Bhattacharya (1939-2019) was a distinguished Indian scientist and educator. He made significant contributions to the field of molecular biology and was recognized for his groundbreaking research on genetic disorders.
Lastly, Pradyun Rai (born 1972) is a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. He has gained international acclaim for his performances and contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms.
These examples illustrate the historical presence and significance of the name Pradyun across various fields, including politics, literature, sports, science, and the arts.
People
Pradyun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pradyun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pradyun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pradyun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 82 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pradyun going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,179,931 US residents.
Is Pradyun a common name?
We classify Pradyun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 83 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pradyun most popular?
The single biggest year for Pradyun was 2011, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pradyun is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pradyun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pradyun in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.