Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Gurshaan

Name: Popularity of the name Gurshaan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gurshaan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#4,678 (2010)

Total Babies

207

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2023

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#4678

Peak Rank

207

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gurshaan

Gurshaan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 15 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 20 Gurshaans were born — ranking #4,678 that year. As of 2026, Gurshaan ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 207 Gurshaans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Gurshaan

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

Gershon
Gron
Gershom
Garonne
Graan
Grian
Green
Grin
Grain
Groan
Gran
Groin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gurshaan

What does the name Gurshaan mean?

Gurshaan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gurshaan in 2026?

In 2026, Gurshaan ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gurshaan most popular?

Gurshaan reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #4,678 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gurshaan most popular?

Gurshaan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gurshaan.

Is Gurshaan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gurshaan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gurshaan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gurshaan include Jovannie, Jashan, Treyce. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gurshaan

Gurshaan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 207 births in the dataset. Gurshaan's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #4,678. Use the chart and map above to compare Gurshaan'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.