Holding steady.
Popularity of Gurpreet since 1980
Babies named Gurpreet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 | 74 |
| 1990s | 106 | 149 |
| 2000s | 43 | 89 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gurpreet is a unisex name of Punjabi origin, combining 'guru' and 'preet' to mean 'love of the guru.' It first appeared in US records in 1980, reflecting the growth of the Indian diaspora. The name saw its peak year in 1995, with most usage concentrated in the 1990s. By 2025, its trajectory was stable but very rare, ranking outside the top 1000. The name is not strongly associated with any particular state, reflecting its pan-Indian diaspora usage. Gurpreet remains a meaningful choice for families honoring Sikh heritage, though it is equally borne by both genders.
Gurpreet is a name of Punjabi origin, derived from the Sanskrit elements 'guru' (teacher, spiritual guide) and 'preet' (love, affection). It is a compound name common among Sikhs, reflecting the importance of the guru in Sikh tradition. The name has been used in India and among the Punjabi diaspora since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Guri, Preet
Variants: Gurpreet Singh, Gurpreet Kaur, Gurprit
Sibling names for Gurpreet
Names that share Gurpreet's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Harpreet, Jaspreet, Simran, Navjot, Amandeep, Asees, Gurnoor, Jasleen, Eknoor, Hargun, Harnoor, Jasmeet, Manreet, Parneet, Ravneet, Sukhmani, Japji, Amanpreet, Gurbani, Gurleen, Gurmehar, Gurnaaz, Harneet, Kirandeep, Manmeet, Nimrit, Ramandeep, Simrat
Brothers: Harpreet, Jaspreet, Manpreet, Amandeep, Sukhdeep, Mandeep, Manraj, Gurshan, Jasdeep, Jaskaran, Jujhar, Manjot, Preet, Gagandeep, Gurjot, Navraj, Anhad, Dilraj, Gurfateh, Gurkirat, Gurtaj, Jashan, Jaskirat, Sukhman, Tegh
