Name meaning & stats
Praveen
Praveen. 217 US babies since 1940, peak 1979. Notable Praveens are 1.3× over-represented as engineers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1979
217 US babies were named Praveen between 1940 and 2025.
Praveen around the world
- France: 80 babies since 1900, peak 2017
- England & Wales: 78 babies since 1996, peak 2002
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Praveens end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Low · 2 people |
| Film director | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Engineer | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are engineers, Praveens show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1979)