Prateek
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Prateek first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 228 babies have been named Prateek in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Prateek is past its peak , currently ranked #36,412 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,412
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Prateek
Prateek is a boy name .
Prateek is currently ranked #36,412 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Prateek include Pra, Prat, Praty, Pratie, Eek, Eeky, Eekie, Pry, Prie, and Prakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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