Boy · #6,838 in 2026

Gurtaj

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

Current Rank

#6,838

Peak Rank

#4,934 (2017)

Total Babies

152

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#4934

Peak Rank

152

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gurtaj

Gurtaj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 19 Gurtajs were born — ranking #4,934 that year. As of 2026, Gurtaj ranks #6,838 for baby boys with 11 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 152 Gurtajs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Gurtaj

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gurtaj

What does the name Gurtaj mean?

Gurtaj is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gurtaj in 2026?

In 2026, Gurtaj ranks #6,838 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Gurtaj most popular?

Gurtaj reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #4,934 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Gurtaj a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gurtaj?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gurtaj include Phelix, Aarik, Rayson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gurtaj

Gurtaj is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 152 births in the dataset. Gurtaj's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #4,934. Use the chart and map above to compare Gurtaj'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.