UK boy's name
Deep
An Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "lamp" or "light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Deep is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Deep popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 9 births.
This profile covers 117 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 116 living people in the UK are called Deep. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Deep ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 9 boys were registered as Deep.
- • About 116 living people in the UK are estimated to have Deep as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2006
9 births
Estimated living
116
2026
Meaning
What does Deep mean?
The name Deep originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. The name can be traced back to the Vedic period, around 1500-500 BC. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "deepa," meaning "lamp" or "light."
In Hinduism, deep is associated with the concept of enlightenment and knowledge. The name is mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, where it symbolizes the light of wisdom and the pursuit of spiritual understanding.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Deep can be found in the epic poem Mahabharata, where it is the name of a character who fought in the legendary Kurukshetra War. In the 8th century, Deep Narayan Shrivastava was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author from India.
Throughout history, the name Deep has been borne by several notable figures. Deep Singh (1682-1757) was a Sikh warrior and leader who played a crucial role in defending the holy city of Amritsar. Deep Raj Rana (1956-2008) was a Nepalese diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1995 to 1997.
In the field of arts and literature, Deep Kamal Mitra (1907-1987) was a prominent Bengali poet and writer from India. Deep Chand Bandhu (1908-1974) was an Indian playwright and journalist who made significant contributions to Sindhi literature.
Deep Chandra Joshi (1912-1982) was an Indian scholar and linguist who specialized in the study of Vedic literature and Sanskrit grammar. His research and publications on these subjects were highly influential in the field of Indology.
While the name Deep has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures and regions around the world, transcending its linguistic and cultural boundaries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Deep over time
The chart below shows babies named Deep registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Deep, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deep by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Deep was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3671 | 14 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3320 | 40 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2925 | 46 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1944 | 17 | 3 |
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- Douglas 3,773
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FAQ
Deep: questions and answers
How popular is the name Deep in the UK right now?
In 2024, Deep was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Deep most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 9 babies registered as Deep in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Deep?
An Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "lamp" or "light".
How many people are called Deep in the UK?
A total of 117 babies have been registered as Deep across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.