Deepak
Borrowed from Hindi दीपक (dīpak), meaning a part of a flame, or someone who enlightens everyone's heart with hope.
Every Deepak since 1965 — 553 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deepak
Deepak is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1965, 553 American babies have been named Deepak. Its peak came in 1980, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Deepak stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deepak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,659 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,946 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,111 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,464 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,016 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,905 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,089 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,223 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,844 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,197 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,709 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,094 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,585 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,749 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,739 |
| 1980 | 26 | #2,070 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,387 |
| 1970 | 12 | #2,768 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,030 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Deepak
- Deepak Chopra Writer · b. 1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deepak mean?
Borrowed from Hindi दीपक (dīpak), meaning a part of a flame, or someone who enlightens everyone's heart with hope.
How popular is the name Deepak in 2025?
Deepak did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Deepak?
553 babies have been named Deepak in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deepak most popular?
Deepak peaked in 1980, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Deepak a boy or girl name?
Deepak is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deepak rising or falling?
Deepak is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Deepak?
Well-known people named Deepak include Deepak Chopra (writer).