Rising since 2013, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Gurtaj since 2010
Babies named Gurtaj per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2017, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gurtaj's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Gurtaj is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2010. Its rank of 5,045 in 2025 places it among rarer choices, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 89,899 births that year. The name has shown a rising trajectory since 2013, reaching its peak popularity in 2025, the most recent year of data. Its use is concentrated in California, reflecting a regional preference. The name's construction suggests influences from Sikh and Punjabi traditions, but as a modern coinage it carries no long historical lineage. Parents may be drawn to its contemporary sound and cultural resonance.
Gurtaj is a modern name, first recorded in the United States in 2010. It appears to be a coinage, possibly blending the prefix 'Gur-' (common in Sikh names, referencing the Guru) with the suffix '-taj' (meaning 'crown' in Persian and Arabic). However, there is no established etymology or classical origin, and it may simply be a contemporary invention combining familiar sounds.
Where Gurtaj is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Gurtaj” around the world
Where Gurtaj lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Gurtaj
Names that share Gurtaj's style, for a brother or sister.
