Navdeep
A masculine Indian name deriving from Sanskrit meaning "new light".
Name Census estimates that about 265 living Americans carry the first name Navdeep. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Navdeep today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Navdeep births was 1997 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Navdeep. 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 Navdeep with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
265
~ 1 in 1,293,413 Americans
Peak year
1997
19 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2018 SSA rank
#10,407
Tracked since 1984
Census
Navdeep in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,418 people with the first name Navdeep, which placed it at #9,702 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#9,702
National first-name rank
People counted
1.4K
1,418 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.5
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
95.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Navdeep
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Navdeep is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Navdeep described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Navdeep at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.7% · 1,357
- White1.9% · 27
- Two or more races1.1% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 8
- Black or African American0.4% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino0.4% · 5
Gender
Gender distribution for Navdeep
Navdeep is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 272 total registrations, 147 (54.0%) were male and 125 (46.0%) were female.
Navdeep as a male name
- Ranked #10,407 in 2018
- 7 male births in 2018
- Peak: 1994 (12 births)
Navdeep as a female name
- Ranked #18,381 in 2005
- 5 female births in 2005
- Peak: 1997 (11 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Navdeep on both sides of the split. Of the 1,416 people counted with this name, 687 were male (48.5%) and 729 were female (51.5%).
Popularity
Navdeep: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Navdeep from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 136 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Navdeep 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 Navdeep during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Navdeeps live
Origin
Meaning and history of Navdeep
The given name Navdeep is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words: "Nav" meaning "new" and "Deep" meaning "light" or "lamp." Therefore, the name Navdeep can be translated to mean "new light" or "new lamp."
The name Navdeep has its roots in the ancient Hindu culture and tradition. It is believed to have been in use since ancient times, although the exact origin and time period are uncertain. The name is commonly found in various Hindu scriptures and texts, reflecting its deep-rooted connection with the religion and culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Navdeep can be traced back to the 7th century CE. Navdeep Shastri, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian, was born in the year 650 CE in the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. He is known for his contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and his influential works on the subject.
In the 12th century, Navdeep Singh, a Sikh warrior and leader, played a significant role in the defense of the Sikh community during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He was born in 1675 CE and is remembered for his bravery and commitment to protecting his people.
Another notable figure bearing the name Navdeep is Navdeep Kaur, a renowned Sikh scholar and writer from the 18th century. Born in 1720 CE, she made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Sikh literature and culture through her writings and teachings.
In the modern era, Navdeep Bains, a Canadian politician, served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada from 2004 to 2021. He was born in 1977 and held various ministerial positions during his tenure in the federal government.
Lastly, Navdeep Saini, an Indian cricketer, has represented the Indian national cricket team in various formats. Born in 1992, he is known for his pace bowling and has played in domestic and international cricket tournaments.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Navdeep throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage associated with this name.
People
Navdeep + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Navdeep as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Navdeep: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Navdeep?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 265 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Navdeep 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 1,293,413 US residents.
Is Navdeep a common name?
We classify Navdeep as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 272 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Navdeep most popular?
The single biggest year for Navdeep was 1997, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Navdeep is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Navdeep in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,418 people with the name Navdeep, or 0.47 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #9,702 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Navdeep in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Navdeep?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Navdeep on both sides of the split. Of the 1,416 people counted with this name, 687 were male (48.5%) and 729 were female (51.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Navdeep?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Navdeep is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Navdeep most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Navdeep in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (1,357 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Navdeep in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Navdeep a male name?
Yes, 54.0% of people registered as Navdeep 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 Navdeep still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Navdeep 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 Navdeep 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.
How many people have the name Navdeep?
See how many people have the name Navdeep on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.