Sandeep

Sandeep is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “enlightened.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Sandeep at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“enlightened”

About the name Sandeep

Sandeep belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “enlightened” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sandeep first appears in Social Security records in 1966. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1701 in 1976, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 806 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sandeep in US records

First recorded (US)
1966
Best US rank
#1701 in 1976
Peak year
1989
Total since 1880
806

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sandeep mean?

Sandeep means “enlightened” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sandeep a boy or girl name?

Sandeep is a boy name.

What origin is the name Sandeep?

Sandeep comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Sandeep?

Sandeep first appears in US records in 1966. Its best-ever ranking was #1701 in 1976, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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