Sandeep
From Hindi संदीप (sandīp, “enlightened”).
Every Sandeep since 1966 — 921 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sandeep
Sandeep 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 1966, 921 American babies have been named Sandeep — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1989, when 41 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 Sandeep stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sandeep year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,858 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,521 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,770 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,819 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,691 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,460 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,950 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,564 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,640 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,449 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,349 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,752 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,517 | 22 | #3,173 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,210 | 19 | #3,284 |
| 1985 | — | — | 28 | #2,062 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,351 |
| 1975 | — | — | 22 | #2,121 |
| 1970 | — | — | 13 | #2,717 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sandeep mean?
From Hindi संदीप (sandīp, “enlightened”).
How popular is the name Sandeep in 2025?
Sandeep 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 Sandeep?
921 babies have been named Sandeep in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sandeep most popular?
Sandeep peaked in 1989, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Sandeep a boy or girl name?
Sandeep is used for both: about 12% of babies named Sandeep have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Sandeep rising or falling?
Sandeep has been roughly stable over the past decade.