Holding steady, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Gurfateh since 2013
Babies named Gurfateh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 123 |
| 2020s | 138 |
Meaning & origin
Gurfateh entered the U.S. Social Security data in 2013, a modern adoption of a traditional Sikh greeting. Its rank in 2025 was 4,857, with a frequency of 1 in 85,404 male births that year. The name reached its peak popularity so far in 2023, though it remains exceedingly rare. Its usage is concentrated primarily in California, reflecting the Sikh diaspora. As a relatively recent coinage as a given name, Gurfateh has not yet built a long history of use, but its deep cultural and religious resonance gives it substantial meaning for Sikh families. The trajectory of the name is stable, suggesting a steady but small number of parents choosing it each year.
Gurfateh is a compound of the Punjabi words 'gur' (guru, spiritual teacher) and 'fateh' (victory, from Persian fateh). It forms the standard Sikh greeting and battle cry 'Jo Gur Fateh' or simply 'Gurfateh,' used to acknowledge the Guru's victory and blessing. The name entered limited use as a given name among Sikh families in the early 21st century, particularly in the Indian diaspora.
Where Gurfateh is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Gurfateh” around the world
Where Gurfateh lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
New Zealand
12
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Sibling names for Gurfateh
Names that share Gurfateh's style, for a brother or sister.
