Jaidev

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 147 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Fewer than 147 Americans have ever been named Jaidev. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and peaked modestly at 14 births in 2010 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.

Jaidev is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Jaidev is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'victory of God' — from jai (victory) and dev (god). It is a traditional Hindu name that expresses triumphant devotion, and was borne by Jayadeva, the twelfth-century Sanskrit poet who composed the Gita Govinda, one of the great works of Indian devotional literature.

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Jaidev first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2001. A twenty-first-century entry, Jaidev belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.

Its Sanskrit classification suggests a path from sanskrit linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

147

Total births

Since 2001

2010

Peak year

14 births

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Popularity Over Time

Jaidev has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2001.

First appeared: 2001Peak: 2010 (14 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jaidev
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	15	#12921	▼
2010s	79	#8240	▲
2000s	53	#9927	—

The Story of Jaidev

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2010, Jaidev is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jaidev are most likely born between 2001 and 2020.

How rare is Jaidev?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jaidev is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2010s with 79 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jaidev by the numbers

Would fill 3 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(18 years, 2001–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jaidev
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#12993	0
2021	5	#12910	0
2020	5	#12861	-1 (-16.7%)
2018	6	#11347	-3 (-33.3%)
2017	9	#8428	0
2016	9	#8407	+1 (12.5%)
2014	8	#9121	0
2013	8	#9135	-3 (-27.3%)
2012	11	#7242	-3 (-21.4%)
2011	14	#6068	0
2010	14	#6168	+8 (133.3%)
2009	6	#11563	-5 (-45.5%)
2008	11	#7406	-2 (-15.4%)
2007	13	#6402	+7 (116.7%)
2006	6	#11210	-1 (-14.3%)
2005	7	#9529	+2 (40.0%)
2004	5	#12096	0
2001	5	#11283	—

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jaidev is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jaidev most popular?

Jaidev reached its peak popularity in 2010 with 14 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jaidev?

Jaidev is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 147 babies in the U.S. since 2001. Its peak was in 2010.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2023