Prasoon
An Indian masculine name meaning lord of glory or praise.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Prasoon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Prasoon today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Prasoon births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Prasoon. 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 Prasoon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,694
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Prasoon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Prasoon 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 Prasoon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Prasoon
The name Prasoon is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest and most influential languages of the Indian subcontinent. The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often associated with the concepts of tranquility, serenity, and inner peace.
In Sanskrit, the word "prasanna" means "clear" or "serene," and it is believed that the name Prasoon is derived from this word. The name was particularly popular among the Brahmin community, which played a significant role in preserving and propagating Hindu culture and traditions throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Prasoon can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, the name is associated with a character who embodies the virtues of calmness and wisdom. This association further solidified the name's connection with inner peace and spiritual enlightenment.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Prasoon. One of the most famous was Prasoon Joshi, an Indian poet, lyricist, and screenwriter born in 1971. Joshi has won numerous awards for his contributions to Hindi cinema and literature, including the prestigious Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honors in India.
Another notable figure was Prasoon Mukherjee, an Indian classical vocalist and Hindustani music scholar who lived from 1923 to 2008. Mukherjee was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the world of Indian classical music, and he received numerous accolades for his contributions, including the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor.
In the realm of sports, Prasoon Banerjee was an Indian cricketer who played for the Bengal cricket team in the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his exceptional batting skills and was a key member of the Bengal team during his playing career.
Moving to the field of literature, Prasoon Joshi Shelat was an Indian writer and poet who lived from 1920 to 2000. He was known for his prolific works in Gujarati literature and was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, India's highest literary honor, in 1987.
Finally, Prasoon Pandey is a contemporary Indian advertising filmmaker and creative director. Born in 1971, Pandey has won numerous awards for his creative work in the advertising industry and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the field.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Prasoon throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving an indelible mark on the cultural landscape.
People
Prasoon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Prasoon 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
Prasoon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Prasoon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Prasoon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Prasoon a common name?
We classify Prasoon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Prasoon most popular?
The single biggest year for Prasoon was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Prasoon is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Prasoon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Prasoon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Prasoon 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.
Is Prasoon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Prasoon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Prasoon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Prasoon?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.