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UK boy's name

Jaydeep

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "victorious light".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Jaydeep is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaydeep popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 8 births.

This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1998 to 2017. 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Jaydeep. 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 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Jaydeep ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 8 boys were registered as Jaydeep.
  • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaydeep as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3449

2017

Births in 2017

5

Latest year

Peak year

2007

8 births

Estimated living

40

2026

Meaning

What does Jaydeep mean?

The name Jaydeep finds its origins in Sanskrit, one of the oldest and most influential languages of the Indian subcontinent. It is a composite name formed by combining two Sanskrit words - "Jaya" meaning victory or triumph, and "deep" meaning light or radiance. Therefore, the name Jaydeep can be interpreted as "the radiance of victory" or "the light of triumph."

The earliest known usage of the name Jaydeep can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly those related to the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. In these texts, the name is often associated with characters who embodied the virtues of bravery, strength, and righteousness.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jaydeep was a Hindu sage and philosopher who lived during the 5th century BCE. He is revered for his contributions to the development of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy, which emphasizes the duality of consciousness and matter.

Another notable figure in history with the name Jaydeep was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and is credited with developing methods for calculating the circumference of the Earth.

In the 12th century, a celebrated poet and author named Jaydeep rose to prominence in the court of the Chalukya dynasty in present-day Karnataka, India. His works, which included epic poems and literary treatises, were widely acclaimed for their poetic elegance and philosophical depth.

During the 16th century, a renowned Mughal general named Jaydeep Khan played a pivotal role in several military campaigns led by the emperor Akbar. His valor and strategic acumen earned him a place in the annals of Mughal history.

In more recent times, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer, Jaydeep Narayan, was a key figure in the non-violent resistance movement against British colonial rule. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and played a crucial role in the struggle for India's independence in the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Jaydeep throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jaydeep over time

The chart below shows babies named Jaydeep registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Jaydeep, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2017, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Jaydeep
02468199820072017

Decades

Jaydeep by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaydeep 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
2010s #3918 21 5
2000s #2610 12 2
1990s #2681 7 2

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FAQ

Jaydeep: questions and answers

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

In 2017, Jaydeep was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Jaydeep most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 8 babies registered as Jaydeep in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jaydeep?

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "victorious light".

How many people are called Jaydeep in the UK?

A total of 40 babies have been registered as Jaydeep across the 9 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.