Is Gagandeep a boy's or girl's name?

Gagandeep is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 51 recorded births.

When was Gagandeep most popular?

Gagandeep reached its peak popularity in 1994 with 13 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Gagandeep?

Gagandeep is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 129 babies in the U.S. since 1991. Its peak was in 1994.

Gagandeep

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsSanskritNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Gagandeep is a boy's and girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, a Punjabi Sikh name meaning 'lamp of the sky' — from gagan (sky) and deep (lamp, light). This evocative name paints a picture of a single brilliant light shining across the heavens, a beautiful metaphor for a beloved child.

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Popularity Over Time

Gagandeep has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gagandeep
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	40	#8733	▼
1990s	89	#5430	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(13 years, 1991–2007)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gagandeep
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2007	7	#10126	+1 (16.7%)
2006	6	#11092	-1 (-14.3%)
2003	7	#8976	-1 (-12.5%)
2001	8	#7787	-4 (-33.3%)
2000	12	#5686	+1 (9.1%)
1999	11	#5777	-1 (-8.3%)
1998	12	#5246	0
1997	12	#5062	-1 (-7.7%)
1996	13	#4698	+3 (30.0%)
1995	10	#5637	-3 (-23.1%)
1994	13	#4616	+1 (8.3%)
1993	12	#4814	+6 (100.0%)
1991	6	#7587	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Gagandeep as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Gagandeep has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 51 births since 1992.

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Total births

2005

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Gagandeep be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Gagandeep is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it is not currently ranked. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1991–2007) · Methodology