Prahan Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PRAH-han //prəˈhɑːn//
Origin: Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning: Sanskrit: 'one who is pure'; Hindi: 'brave'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, 'Prahan' is associated with purity and virtue, reflecting values in various Indian philosophies. In Hindi, it conveys bravery, often linked to heroic figures in folklore and literature.
The name is used in various cultural contexts within India, symbolizing strength and integrity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Prahan was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Prahan has ranked as high as #25153 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Prahan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Prahan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Prahan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Prahan.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Prahan
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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