Holding steady.
Popularity of Gagandeep since 1991
Babies named Gagandeep per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 | 89 |
| 2000s | 16 | 40 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gagandeep is a compound name from Sanskrit, meaning "lamp of the sky." It first appeared in U.S. records in 1991, reflecting the growth of the Indian diaspora. The name reached its peak usage in 1996, but has since stabilized at low frequency. It has not ranked in the top 1000 names, remaining a distinctive choice. Historically favored by Sikh and Hindu families, Gagandeep exemplifies the trend of meaningful compound names in Punjabi and Sanskrit traditions.
Gagandeep is a compound of Sanskrit words "gagan" (sky, heavens) and "deep" (lamp, light). It is used primarily in Sikh and Hindu communities, often as a unisex name. The name gained popularity in the 1990s in India and among the diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gagan, Deep, Gag
Variants: Gagandeep, Gagandeep Kaur, Gagandeep Singh
Sibling names for Gagandeep
Names that share Gagandeep's style, for a brother or sister.
