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UK name, mostly boys

Jaideep

Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "unmatched brilliance or splendor".

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.

Jaideep is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Jaideep popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 12 births.

This profile covers 96 England and Wales registrations across 20 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 58% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 95 living people in the UK are called Jaideep. 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

  • Jaideep ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 12 boys were registered as Jaideep.
  • About 95 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaideep as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 97.0% of Jaideep registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2921

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2009

12 births

Estimated living

95

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Jaideep

In England and Wales birth records, Jaideep has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 97.0% of registrations are for boys and 3.0% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

97% boys
Boys96 (97.0%)Girls3 (3.0%)

Jaideep registered for boys

  • Ranked #2,921 in 2024
  • 7 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2009 (12 births)

Jaideep registered for girls

  • Ranked #4,373 in 2003
  • 3 girls registered in 2003
  • Peak: 2003 (3 births)

Meaning

What does Jaideep mean?

The name Jaideep traces its roots to the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent in ancient times. It is a compound word formed by combining the elements "jai," meaning victory or success, and "deep," meaning light or brilliance. Thus, the name Jaideep conveys the meaning of "a brilliant or radiant victory."

In Hindu mythology, the name Jaideep is associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. It is believed that Jaideep was one of the many names or epithets given to Lord Vishnu, symbolizing his radiant and triumphant nature as the preserver and protector of the universe.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jaideep can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions dating back to the 5th century CE. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Jaideep Sharma, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE during the Pala Empire in eastern India.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jaideep. One prominent example is Jaideep Mukherjee (1936-2012), an acclaimed Indian actor who appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows, known for his versatility and powerful performances.

Another well-known individual with this name is Jaideep Sahni (born 1972), an Indian screenwriter and film director who has contributed to critically acclaimed movies such as "Chak De! India," "Bunty Aur Babli," and "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani."

In the field of sports, Jaideep Mukherjee (born 1982) is an Indian cricketer who has represented the national team in various formats, particularly in Test matches and One Day Internationals.

Jaideep Ahlawat (born 1979) is an Indian actor known for his roles in films like "Raazi," "Lust Stories," and the web series "Paatal Lok," for which he received critical acclaim and several awards.

Jaideep Chowdhury (born 1963) is a prominent Indian businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded and served as the CEO of the software company Symphony Services Corporation.

The name Jaideep has maintained its cultural significance and popularity throughout the centuries, reflecting the rich heritage and traditions of the Indian subcontinent while carrying the essence of victory, brilliance, and radiance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jaideep over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jaideep in England and Wales, 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 Jaideep, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
036912199620102024

Decades

Jaideep by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaideep 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 #2838 14 2
2010s #3964 38 9
2000s #3072 39 8
1990s #2020 5 1

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FAQ

Jaideep: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Jaideep was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Jaideep most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 12 babies registered as Jaideep in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jaideep?

Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "unmatched brilliance or splendor".

How many people are called Jaideep in the UK?

A total of 96 babies have been registered as Jaideep across the 20 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.