Declining since 2010, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Gurshaan since 2005
Babies named Gurshaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Gurshaan entered U.S. naming records in 2005 and reached its peak rank of 9,714 in 2010, when it was given to a small number of boys. Since then its usage has declined steadily, reflecting the ebb of a modern coinage that has not sustained broad appeal. The name is virtually absent from any U.S. state's top rankings, which underscores its rarity. As a compound Punjabi name with spiritual overtones, Gurshaan fits within a broader trend of Sikh names that honor the Guru tradition while adopting a melodic, easily pronounceable form in English-speaking contexts.
Gurshaan is a modern Sikh/Punjabi name, likely a combination of 'Gur' (teacher, referring to the Sikh Gurus) and 'Shan' (song or praise). It has been used in India among Sikh families since the early 2000s, reflecting a trend of creating harmonious compound names with spiritual undertones.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Guri, Shaan
Sibling names for Gurshaan
Names that share Gurshaan's style, for a brother or sister.
