UK name, mostly boys
Jasdeep
A Sanskrit masculine name meaning "lord of light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 65 girls.
Jasdeep is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Jasdeep popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 16 births.
This profile covers 129 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. 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 19% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 128 living people in the UK are called Jasdeep. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jasdeep ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 16 boys were registered as Jasdeep.
- • Jasdeep is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 128 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jasdeep as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 66.5% of Jasdeep registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
16 births
Estimated living
128
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Jasdeep
In England and Wales birth records, Jasdeep has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 66.5% of registrations are for boys and 33.5% 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.
Jasdeep registered for boys
- Ranked #4,608 in 2020
- 3 boys registered in 2020
- Peak: 1997 (16 births)
Jasdeep registered for girls
- Ranked #4,684 in 2014
- 4 girls registered in 2014
- Peak: 1997 (7 births)
Meaning
What does Jasdeep mean?
The name Jasdeep is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "jas" meaning glory or radiance, and "deep" meaning light or lamp. The earliest known usage of this name dates back to ancient India, where it was given to children as a symbolic representation of their radiant and enlightened nature.
The name Jasdeep finds its roots in the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent. It is closely associated with the spiritual traditions of Hinduism and Sikhism, where names often carry deep spiritual meanings and are believed to influence an individual's character and destiny.
While the name Jasdeep does not appear to have any direct references in ancient religious texts or historical records, it has been a popular name among various communities in India for centuries. One of the earliest known historical figures bearing this name was Jasdeep Singh, a renowned Sikh warrior and general who lived in the late 17th century and played a crucial role in the military campaigns of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.
Another notable individual with the name Jasdeep was Jasdeep Kaur, a prominent Sikh activist and social reformer from the early 20th century. She was instrumental in advocating for women's rights and education within the Sikh community.
In more recent times, Jasdeep Ahuja, born in 1965, is a celebrated Indian fashion designer known for his contributions to the Indian fashion industry and for promoting traditional Indian craftsmanship on a global scale.
Jasdeep Singh Bhullar, born in 1990, is a Canadian professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, who has achieved success in both disciplines under the ring name Jinder Mahal.
Jasdeep Singh, born in 1983, is an Indian cricketer who has represented India in various forms of the game, including Test matches, and is known for his exceptional wicket-keeping skills.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jasdeep over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jasdeep in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jasdeep, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasdeep by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jasdeep 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 | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4192 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #2486 | 59 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1068 | 52 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Jasdeep
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jasdeep: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jasdeep in the UK right now?
In 2020, Jasdeep was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jasdeep most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 16 babies registered as Jasdeep in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jasdeep?
A Sanskrit masculine name meaning "lord of light".
How many people are called Jasdeep in the UK?
A total of 129 babies have been registered as Jasdeep across the 19 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.