Pranshi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "one who gives breath of life".
Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Pranshi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pranshi today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pranshi births was 2023 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pranshi. 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.
People living today
149
~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans
Peak year
2023
24 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,550
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Pranshi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pranshi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 91 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
Pranshi 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 Pranshi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Pranshis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Pranshi
The name Pranshi has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Pransh," which means "to praise" or "to extol." The name Pranshi gained popularity during the medieval period in the Indian subcontinent, particularly among the Hindu communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pranshi can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. It is mentioned in the Puranas, which are a vast collection of mythological stories and legends that hold significant cultural and religious significance in Hinduism. However, the exact context and details of its usage in these texts are not widely known or documented.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Pranshi. One of the most famous was Pranshi Devi, a renowned poetess and writer who lived in the 16th century during the Mughal era in India. Her works, which primarily focused on devotional poetry and spiritual themes, were highly acclaimed and influential during her time.
Another notable figure was Pranshi Nath, a revered Hindu spiritual leader and mystic who lived in the 18th century. He was widely respected for his teachings and contributions to the Bhakti movement, which emphasized devotional worship and love for the divine.
In the field of classical Indian dance, Pranshi Thandavan was a prominent figure in the 20th century. Born in 1924, she was a renowned exponent of the Bharatanatyam dance form and played a significant role in preserving and promoting this ancient art form.
Pranshi Gupta, born in 1947, was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award, one of the highest civilian honors in India. She was widely acclaimed for her mastery of the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music.
Lastly, Pranshi Agarwal, born in 1983, is a contemporary Indian entrepreneur and businesswoman. She is the co-founder of a successful technology startup and has been recognized for her contributions to the field of innovation and entrepreneurship.
These are just a few notable examples of individuals who have borne the name Pranshi throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural and linguistic heritage rooted in the Indian subcontinent.
People
Pranshi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pranshi 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
Pranshi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pranshi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pranshi 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 2,300,365 US residents.
Is Pranshi a common name?
We classify Pranshi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pranshi most popular?
The single biggest year for Pranshi was 2023, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pranshi is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pranshi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pranshi in the SSA data are female. 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.