Total births
480
Girls' name · since 1968
Deepa
Deepa has 480 recorded births since 1968 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 480
- total births
- 1968–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
480 girls have been named Deepa since 1968, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Deepa recorded 480 times among girls since 1968, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2014.
- 480 total births
- 1968–2014 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
480 girls have been named Deepa since 1968, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2014.
- 480
- total births
- 1968–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Deepa was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
27 babies were named Deepa in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Deepa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Deepa splits its recorded history at 1988: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Deepa at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Deepa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2014
- Peak year (1981)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Deepa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Deepa's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Deepa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
111 births
- 1980s
1980s
186 births
- 1990s
1990s
129 births
- 2000s 43
2000s
43 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 186 births (39% of all-time use).
Deepa by state
Where Deepa concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 8 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Deepa's total US births 1.7%
Even split
8 of 480 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deepa? ▼
480 babies have been named Deepa since 1968. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1981 with 27 births.
When was Deepa most popular? ▼
Deepa was most popular in the 1980s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Deepa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deepa are California (8 births), Texas (6 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Deepa been used? ▼
Deepa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1968, spanning 47 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Deepa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dee, Deena, Deedee, Deeann, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Deepa's data
- Deepa's decade-level peak was the 1980s (186 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Deepas (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Deepa
Nearby Names Like Deepa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deepa
Dee Girl
15,830 births
Deena Girl
#5456 13,666 births
Deedee Girl
3,478 births
Deeann Girl
2,940 births
Deedra Girl
2,165 births
Compare Deepa side by side: Deepa vs Dee Deepa vs Deena Deepa vs Deedee
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Deepa: Baby Name Since 1968 - 480 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deepa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Deepa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.