Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Gurshan since 2002
Babies named Gurshan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Gurshan is a rare modern name first recorded in the United States in 2002. Its peak year of usage was 2005, though exact birth counts are unavailable due to its extreme rarity. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2022, suggesting a recent but still minimal increase in popularity. With no top state clustering, Gurshan remains a unique choice, likely inspired by Punjabi naming conventions or modern phonetic creativity. Its origins are unclear, but it fits a pattern of contemporary invented names using elements from established traditions.
Gurshan appears to be a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2002. It may blend elements from Punjabi names like Gurpreet or Gurmukh with a fashionable 'shan' suffix, or be a phonetic variant of existing names. Its usage has been rare, peaking in 2005 with fewer than five births that year.
Sibling names for Gurshan
Names that share Gurshan's style, for a brother or sister.
