Jaidev
A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "victory of God".
Name Census estimates that about 146 living Americans carry the first name Jaidev. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaidev today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaidev births was 2010 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaidev. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jaidev with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
146
~ 1 in 2,347,632 Americans
Peak year
2010
14 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,993
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jaidev: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaidev from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 79 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaidev 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 Jaidev during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaidev
The name Jaidev is of Sanskrit origin and is derived from the words "jai" meaning victory or triumph, and "dev" meaning divine or god. It is a name that has been prevalent in the Indian subcontinent for centuries, particularly among Hindus and Sikhs.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Jaidev can be traced back to the 12th century when a renowned Sanskrit poet and composer bearing the name gained prominence. Jaidev, also known as Jaideva or Jayadeva, was born in the village of Kenduli Sasan in modern-day West Bengal, India, around 1170 CE. He is best known for his epic poem "Gita Govinda," a lyrical composition that celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha, and is considered a masterpiece of Sanskrit literature.
In the 16th century, another Jaidev, a Sikh warrior and follower of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, played a significant role in the defense of the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, Punjab, during the Mughal reign.
The name Jaidev has also been associated with several other notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Jaidev Banerji, a Bengali poet and playwright from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who made significant contributions to the renaissance of Bengali literature.
Another prominent figure bearing the name was Jaidev Singh, a renowned Indian classical vocalist and exponent of the Kirana gharana. He was born in 1920 in Uttar Pradesh, India, and was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1972 for his contributions to music.
Jaidev Iyer, a prolific composer and singer from Kerala, India, is also a notable bearer of this name. Born in 1971, he has composed music for numerous Malayalam films and has won several prestigious awards, including the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
While the name Jaidev continues to be popular in the Indian subcontinent, its usage has also spread to other parts of the world, particularly among the Indian diaspora communities. The name carries a rich cultural heritage and has been associated with various artistic, literary, and spiritual traditions throughout its long history.
People
Jaidev + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaidev as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaidev: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaidev?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 146 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaidev 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 2,347,632 US residents.
Is Jaidev a common name?
We classify Jaidev as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 147 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaidev most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaidev was 2010, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaidev is about 14 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 Jaidev in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaidev a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaidev 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 Jaidev still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaidev 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 Jaidev 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 share the name Jaidev?
Find out how many people share the name Jaidev on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.