Declining since 2017, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Hargun since 2005
Babies named Hargun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 |
| 2010s | 134 | 25 |
| 2020s | 77 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hargun is a modern Sikh name that has been in use in the United States since 2005, when it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records. The name peaked in popularity in 2016, after which its usage has gradually declined, reflecting a trajectory of falling rank since 2017. As of the latest year, 2025, Hargun ranks 7885th nationally, with approximately 1 in every 123,636 newborns receiving the name. The name has been most frequently recorded in California, a state with a substantial Punjabi Sikh community. Hargun's spiritual meaning, rooted in the divine virtues of Sikhism, makes it a meaningful choice for families who wish to honor their faith. Its relatively recent adoption in the U.S. and steady presence over two decades shows it has found a consistent, if modest, place among multicultural naming trends.
Hargun is a modern Sikh/Punjabi name, typically derived from the phrase "Har Gun" where "Har" means God (referring to the divine in Sikhism) and "Gun" means virtue, quality, or glory. It is a unisex name, though more commonly given to girls in North America. Its rise in the 21st century reflects a broader trend of Sikh names gaining international visibility.
Where Hargun is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hargun” around the world
Where Hargun lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Har, Guni
Variants: Har-Gun
Sibling names for Hargun
Names that share Hargun's style, for a brother or sister.
