Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Gurshan

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#4,062 (2005)

Total Babies

202

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2024

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#4062

Peak Rank

202

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gurshan

Gurshan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 22 Gurshans were born — ranking #4,062 that year. As of 2026, Gurshan ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 202 Gurshans 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 Gurshan

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

Gershon
Gershom
Grian
Grecian
Grun
Gerson
Girton
Gratian
Gurren
Gershman
Growan
Groschen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gurshan

What does the name Gurshan mean?

Gurshan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gurshan in 2026?

In 2026, Gurshan ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gurshan most popular?

Gurshan reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #4,062 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Gurshan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gurshan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gurshan include Edel, Jobani, Jerek. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gurshan

Gurshan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 202 births in the dataset. Gurshan's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #4,062. Use the chart and map above to compare Gurshan'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.