Jashandeep
An Indian name derived from Sanskrit meaning "glory of the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jashandeep. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jashandeep today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jashandeep births was 2004 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jashandeep. 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 Jashandeep with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jashandeep. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2004
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,407
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jashandeep: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jashandeep 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 Jashandeep during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jashandeep
The given name Jashandeep has its roots in the Punjabi language and culture, originating in the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period. The name is derived from two words: "Jashan," meaning celebration or rejoicing, and "Deep," meaning light or lamp. Thus, the name Jashandeep can be interpreted as "a lamp of celebration" or "a light of joy."
Historically, the name Jashandeep has been associated with the Sikh faith, which originated in the Punjab region of India during the 15th century. The name may have been inspired by the concept of celebrating and honoring the divine light within, a central tenet of Sikhism. However, its usage is not limited to any particular religion or community.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jashandeep can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries, during the era of the Sikh Gurus. One notable example is Bhai Jashandeep Singh, a devoted Sikh who lived in the late 17th century and was known for his acts of bravery and service to the community.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jashandeep. One prominent figure was Jashandeep Singh Randhawa (1925-2000), an Indian politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament, representing the state of Punjab.
Another renowned Jashandeep was Jashandeep Singh Jolly (1947-2022), an acclaimed Indian artist and sculptor known for his exceptional talent in creating larger-than-life figurative sculptures and public installations.
In the field of sports, Jashandeep Singh Sohal (born 1991) is a Canadian professional wrestler of Indian descent, who has gained recognition for his performances in various wrestling promotions.
Jashandeep Singh Seehra (born 1976) is a British entrepreneur and philanthropist who has made significant contributions to the field of education and social welfare, particularly for underprivileged communities.
Jashandeep Kaur (born 1988) is an Indian weightlifter who has represented India in several international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, winning multiple medals for her country.
People
Jashandeep + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jashandeep 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
Jashandeep: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jashandeep?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jashandeep 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Jashandeep a common name?
We classify Jashandeep as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jashandeep most popular?
The single biggest year for Jashandeep was 2004, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jashandeep is about 20 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 Jashandeep in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jashandeep a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jashandeep 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 Jashandeep still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jashandeep 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 Jashandeep 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 have Jashandeep as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Jashandeep on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.