Yashdeep
A Hindu masculine name meaning "renowned brightness" or "glorious light".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Yashdeep. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yashdeep today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yashdeep births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yashdeep. 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 Yashdeep. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,438
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Yashdeep: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yashdeep 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 Yashdeep 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yashdeep
The name Yashdeep has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent. It is a compound word formed by combining two separate Sanskrit words: "Yash" meaning glory, fame, or honor, and "deep" meaning light or lamp. Together, the name Yashdeep can be interpreted as "the light of glory" or "the lamp of honor."
The earliest recorded use of the name Yashdeep can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a symbolic name or title for revered individuals or deities. In the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most sacred texts of Hinduism, there are references to the concept of "Yash" or glory, which was considered a highly desirable and noble pursuit.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Yashdeep was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE during the Pala Empire in ancient Bengal. Yashdeep was a prolific writer and contributed significantly to the fields of logic, epistemology, and metaphysics.
In the 12th century, there was a celebrated poet and author named Yashdeep who hailed from the Deccan region of India. His works, which primarily focused on themes of love, spirituality, and devotion, were widely acclaimed and influenced many subsequent generations of writers and poets.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, a prominent military commander named Yashdeep served under the reign of Emperor Akbar. He was known for his strategic prowess and played a crucial role in several successful military campaigns, earning him widespread recognition and respect.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals to bear the name Yashdeep was a renowned Indian classical musician who lived from 1920 to 2003. Yashdeep was a virtuoso on the sitar and was instrumental in popularizing and promoting Indian classical music both within India and across the globe.
Another notable figure was Yashdeep Singh, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and political activist who lived from 1908 to 1985. He participated in the Indian independence movement and was a vocal advocate for civil rights and social justice, earning him a place in the annals of Indian history.
People
Yashdeep + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yashdeep as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yashdeep: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yashdeep?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yashdeep 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Yashdeep a common name?
We classify Yashdeep as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yashdeep most popular?
The single biggest year for Yashdeep was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yashdeep is about 17 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 Yashdeep in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yashdeep a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yashdeep 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 Yashdeep still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yashdeep 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 Yashdeep 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 common is the name Yashdeep?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Yashdeep on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.