Arashdeep
Combination of the Persian words "Arash" meaning divine light and "deep" meaning light or illumination.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Arashdeep. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arashdeep today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arashdeep births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arashdeep. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arashdeep. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,014
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Arashdeep: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Arashdeep by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Arashdeep during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Arashdeep
Arashdeep is a name that has its roots in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The name is a combination of two words from the Punjabi language - "Arash" meaning "courage" or "bravery," and "deep" meaning "light" or "lamp." Together, the name translates to "the light of bravery" or "the lamp of courage."
The earliest known references to the name Arashdeep can be traced back to ancient Sikh scriptures and historical texts from the 16th century. During this time, the Sikh faith was flourishing in the Punjab region, and many names with spiritual or virtuous meanings were given to newborns.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Arashdeep comes from the life of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, who lived from 1563 to 1606. In the Sikh holy text, the Guru Granth Sahib, there are references to an individual named Arashdeep who was a devoted follower and served the Guru with great devotion.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arashdeep. Among them is Arashdeep Singh Khara (1897-1982), a prominent Sikh scholar and writer who authored numerous books on Sikh history and philosophy. Another figure is Arashdeep Kaur (1912-1995), a renowned Punjabi poet and playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and women's empowerment.
In the realm of sports, Arashdeep Singh (born 1979) is a former Indian cricketer who represented the national team in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was particularly known for his fast bowling skills.
More recently, Arashdeep Singh (born 1999) is a young Indian cricketer who currently plays for the Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. He is considered a promising talent and has represented India in various youth cricket tournaments.
Arashdeep Bains (born 1986) is a Canadian filmmaker and actor of Indian descent, known for his work in independent films that explore themes of identity and cultural diversity.
While the name Arashdeep has its roots in the Punjabi language and Sikh traditions, it has gained popularity across various communities in India and among the Indian diaspora around the world.
People
Arashdeep + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arashdeep as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Arashdeep: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arashdeep?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arashdeep going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Arashdeep a common name?
We classify Arashdeep as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arashdeep most popular?
The single biggest year for Arashdeep was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arashdeep is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Arashdeep in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arashdeep a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arashdeep in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Arashdeep still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arashdeep in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Arashdeep can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Arashdeep?
Find out how many Americans are named Arashdeep on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.