Total births
26
Boys' name · since 1987
Gurinder
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Gurinder, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1987–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Gurinder is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 26 have been recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Gurinder recorded 26 times among boys since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2004.
- 26 total births
- 1987–2004 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
26 boys have been named Gurinder since 1987, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2004.
- 26
- total births
- 1987–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Gurinder was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
6 babies were named Gurinder in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Gurinder's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gurinder's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gurinder at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Gurinder popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2004
- Peak year (1999)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Gurinder by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Gurinder's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Gurinder births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 15 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gurinder? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 26 babies named Gurinder. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 6 births.
When was Gurinder most popular? ▼
Gurinder was most popular in the 1980s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
How long has the name Gurinder been used? ▼
Gurinder has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 18 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Gurinder? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gurney, Gurbaaz, Gurpreet, Gurfateh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gurinder's data
- Gurinder's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gurinder
Nearby Names Like Gurinder
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gurinder
Gurney Boy
790 births
Gurbaaz Boy
#2344 387 births
Gurpreet Boy
312 births
Gurfateh Boy
#4064 261 births
Gurshaan Boy
214 births
Compare Gurinder side by side: Gurinder vs Gurney Gurinder vs Gurbaaz Gurinder vs Gurpreet
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2004 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gurinder: Baby Name Since 1987 - 26 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gurinder. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gurinder draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.