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UK boy's name

Dipesh

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "light" or "illumination".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Dipesh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dipesh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3849, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 9 births.

This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2005. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Dipesh. 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 2006 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Dipesh ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 9 boys were registered as Dipesh.
  • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dipesh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3849

2005

Births in 2005

3

Latest year

Peak year

1996

9 births

Estimated living

33

2026

Meaning

What does Dipesh mean?

The name Dipesh has its origins in the Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "dipa," meaning "lamp" or "light," and is believed to have emerged as a personal name during the classical period of Indian history, between the 3rd century BCE and the 6th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dipesh can be found in the Puranas, a vast body of Hindu religious texts composed between the 3rd and 10th centuries CE. These ancient texts mention individuals bearing the name, suggesting its usage during the classical and medieval periods of Indian history.

In the realm of historical figures, one notable individual named Dipesh was a 12th-century scholar and poet from the Kashmiri Shaivite tradition. He authored several works on Hindu philosophy and metaphysics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the medieval period, the name Dipesh gained popularity among Hindu communities across the Indian subcontinent. It was particularly prevalent in regions where Sanskrit and its derivatives were widely spoken and studied, such as northern and central India.

In more recent times, several prominent individuals have borne the name Dipesh. One such figure was Dipesh Chakrabarty, an Indian historian and scholar who made significant contributions to the fields of postcolonial theory and subaltern studies. Born in 1948, Chakrabarty's works have had a profound impact on the understanding of colonial and postcolonial histories.

Another notable Dipesh was Dipesh Pradhan, a Nepali actor and filmmaker who gained acclaim for his roles in both Nepali and Bollywood cinema. Born in 1982, Pradhan's performances in films like "Kagbeni" and "Loot" garnered critical acclaim and recognition.

In the realm of sports, Dipesh Khatri, an Indian cricketer, represented the national team in various formats between 2004 and 2012. Born in 1984, Khatri's contributions as a right-arm medium-fast bowler were instrumental in several of India's victories.

Additionally, Dipesh Patel, an Indian-born British businessman and entrepreneur, founded the successful technology company Trublocker in the early 2000s. Born in 1973, Patel's innovative approach to online privacy and security solutions garnered widespread recognition.

These are just a few examples of individuals named Dipesh who have left their mark across various fields throughout history, showcasing the enduring legacy and significance of this name derived from the ancient Sanskrit language.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Dipesh over time

The chart below shows babies named Dipesh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Dipesh, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2005, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Dipesh
02579199620002005

Decades

Dipesh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dipesh 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
2000s #3068 12 3
1990s #2180 21 4

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FAQ

Dipesh: questions and answers

How popular is the name Dipesh in the UK right now?

In 2005, Dipesh was ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Dipesh most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 9 babies registered as Dipesh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Dipesh?

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "light" or "illumination".

How many people are called Dipesh in the UK?

A total of 33 babies have been registered as Dipesh across the 7 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.