Total births
72
Unisex name · since 1983
Hardeep
72 babies named Hardeep in U.S. Social Security records since 1983, with the highest year being 1997. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 72
- total births
- 1983–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Hardeep is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 72 have been recorded since 1983.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hardeep has been recorded 72 times among boys since 1983, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2005.
- 72 total births
- 1983–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
72 boys have been named Hardeep since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 72
- total births
- 1983–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Hardeep was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
12 babies were named Hardeep in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Hardeep's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hardeep splits its recorded history at 1997: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1990 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hardeep at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Hardeep popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2005
- Peak year (1997)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Hardeep popularity over time - girls
25 total births recorded since 1990 (Hardeep as girls' name)
Hardeep by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Hardeep's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Hardeep births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
33 births
- 2000s
2000s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 33 births (46% of all-time use).
Hardeep by state
Where Hardeep concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 13.9% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 6.9% |
New York share of Hardeep's total US births 13.9%
Even split
10 of 72 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hardeep? ▼
Hardeep has been given to 72 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 12 babies were born in 1997, its single highest year.
When was Hardeep most popular? ▼
Hardeep was most popular in the 1990s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Hardeep most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hardeep are New York (10 births), California (5 births).
Is Hardeep a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Hardeep is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 72 births, and as a girl's name it has 25 births.
How long has the name Hardeep been used? ▼
Hardeep has been recorded in Social Security data since 1983, spanning 23 years of data through 2005.
What names are similar to Hardeep? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Harold, Harry, Harvey, Harrison, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hardeep's data
- Hardeep's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (33 total births) through the 2000s (27) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Hardeeps (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Hardeep
Nearby Names Like Hardeep
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hardeep
Harold Boy
#988 551,632 births
Harry Boy
#775 423,866 births
Harvey Boy
#245 127,925 births
Harrison Boy
#121 99,138 births
Harley Boy
#1019 40,705 births
Compare Hardeep side by side: Hardeep vs Harold Hardeep vs Harry Hardeep vs Harvey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1983–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hardeep: Baby Name Since 1983 - 72 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hardeep. 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 Hardeep 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 July 2026.