Sundeep
Primarily a boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 248 recorded births. Also given to 5 girls.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Sundeep hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1972, with 248 total recorded births.
Sundeep is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Sundeep is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sundeep is a boy's and girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin (Punjabi), a compound of sun (possibly from su, meaning 'good' or 'well') and deep (lamp, light), meaning 'good lamp' or 'beautiful light.' Alternatively it may combine sand (sun, dawn) with deep (lamp), meaning 'lamp of the sun.'
Sundeep is a name of luminous aspiration — the lamp that burns with the brightness of the sun, given to sons as a wish that they will illuminate the lives of everyone around them.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Sundeep's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Sundeep follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Sundeep's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sundeep has 24+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1972.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 65 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 132 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 45 | — |
The Story of Sundeep
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1987, Sundeep is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Sundeep are most likely born between 1977 and 1997.
How rare is Sundeep?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sundeep is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1972, peaked in the 1980s with 132 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Sundeep by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(24 years, 1972–2001)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | #10383 |
| 1999 | 6 | #9751 |
| 1996 | 7 | #7862 |
| 1994 | 10 | #5819 |
| 1993 | 8 | #6735 |
| 1992 | 6 | #8314 |
| 1991 | 18 | #3437 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5324 |
| 1989 | 7 | #6842 |
| 1988 | 13 | #3884 |
| 1987 | 19 | #2824 |
| 1986 | 12 | #3851 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3369 |
| 1984 | 13 | #3431 |
| 1983 | 8 | #4861 |
| 1982 | 18 | #2697 |
| 1981 | 12 | #3587 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2940 |
| 1979 | 7 | #5298 |
| 1978 | 5 | #6645 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Sundeep as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Sundeep has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1972–2001