Unisex · #9,871 in 2026

Gurpreet

Current Rank
#9,871
Peak Rank
#3,559 (1995)
Total Babies
311
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,531 (172 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,559 (311 total)
👦As Boy Name
1980
First Year
2008
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#3559
Peak Rank
311
Total Count
29
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1984
First Year
2006
Last Year
1996
Peak Year
#5531
Peak Rank
172
Total Count
19
Years Active

The Story of Gurpreet

As a girl name

Gurpreet first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 17 Gurpreets were born — ranking #5,531 that year. As of 2026, Gurpreet ranks #13,603 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 172 Gurpreets have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Gurpreet first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 18 Gurpreets were born — ranking #3,559 that year. As of 2026, Gurpreet ranks #9,871 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 311 Gurpreets have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Gurpreet

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gurpreet is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gurpreet

What does the name Gurpreet mean?
Gurpreet is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Gurpreet in 2026?
In 2026, Gurpreet ranks #9,871 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Gurpreet most popular?
Gurpreet reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #3,559 that year with 18 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Gurpreet most popular?
Gurpreet has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gurpreet.
Is Gurpreet a unisex name?
Yes — Gurpreet is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 36% of Gurpreets assigned female and 64% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Gurpreet?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gurpreet include Dolton, Yvan, Kwaku. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gurpreet

Gurpreet is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 311 births in the dataset. Gurpreet's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #3,559. Use the chart and map above to compare Gurpreet's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.