Is Gurshaan a boy's or girl's name?

Gurshaan is primarily a boy's name.

When was Gurshaan most popular?

Gurshaan reached its peak popularity in 2010 with 20 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Gurshaan?

Gurshaan is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 207 babies in the U.S. since 2005. Its peak was in 2010.

Gurshaan

An uncommon Punjabi pick — distinctive and rare.

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Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Gurshaan is a boy's baby name of Punjabi origin, composed of the Punjabi/Sikh elements gur (from Guru, spiritual teacher) and shaan (honor, pride, glory), meaning 'glory of the Guru' or 'honor of the spiritual teacher.' It is used in Sikh communities worldwide.

In Sikh naming tradition, many names incorporate Gur- as a prefix honoring the Guru Granth Sahib, the eternal Sikh scripture. Gurshaan's meaning of guruistic glory connects a child to the central spiritual authority of Sikhism — a name of devotion and pride.

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Popularity Over Time

Gurshaan has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gurshaan
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	31	#9826	▼
2010s	115	#7570	▲
2000s	61	#6838	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(19 years, 2005–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gurshaan
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#12868	-2 (-28.6%)
2022	7	#10161	-4 (-36.4%)
2021	11	#7275	+3 (37.5%)
2020	8	#9000	-1 (-11.1%)
2019	9	#8424	+1 (12.5%)
2018	8	#9109	0
2017	8	#9132	+2 (33.3%)
2016	6	#11200	-4 (-40.0%)
2015	10	#7682	-2 (-16.7%)
2014	12	#6782	-6 (-33.3%)
2013	18	#5040	+5 (38.5%)
2012	13	#6435	+2 (18.2%)
2011	11	#7161	-9 (-45.0%)
2010	20	#4737	+5 (33.3%)
2009	15	#5905	+6 (66.7%)
2008	9	#8534	-2 (-18.2%)
2007	11	#7263	0
2006	11	#7100	-4 (-26.7%)
2005	15	#5386	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2005–2023) · Methodology