Will my child share the name Prem with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Prem per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Prem in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Prem becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Prem is declining: down 260 places since 2020, to #2,664 in 2025. It peaked at #1,127 in 2006.

Is Prem a good choice for a distinctive name?

Prem is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Prem a popular baby name in the United States?

Prem does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2664

Prem

🗳️ Add Prem to a family shortlist

Prem is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Prem in their class.

💎

UK Rank 2025

#2664

About the Name Prem

Prem has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 518 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #1127 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Prem is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Prem in their class.