Total births
84
Boys' name · since 1892
Gurley
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 84 babies named Gurley, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 84
- total births
- 1892–1954
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
84 boys have been named Gurley since 1892, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gurley has been recorded 84 times among boys since 1892, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 1954.
- 84 total births
- 1892–1954 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
84 boys have been named Gurley since 1892, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1954.
- 84
- total births
- 1892–1954
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Gurley was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
12 babies were named Gurley in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Gurley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gurley's SSA record in two at 1924 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1892, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gurley at a glance
Last recorded 1954Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Gurley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–1954
- Peak year (1915)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Gurley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gurley's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Gurley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
22 births
- 1920s
1920s
36 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 36 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gurley? ▼
84 babies have been named Gurley since 1892. It was last recorded in 1954. The peak year was 1915 with 12 births.
When was Gurley most popular? ▼
Gurley was most popular in the 1920s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
How long has the name Gurley been used? ▼
Records for Gurley go back to 1892, giving 63 years of history through 1954.
What names are similar to Gurley? ▼
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 Gurley's data
- Gurley's decade-level peak was the 1920s (36 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Gurley
Nearby Names Like Gurley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gurley
Gurney Boy
790 births
Gurbaaz Boy
#2344 387 births
Gurpreet Boy
312 births
Gurfateh Boy
#4064 261 births
Gurshaan Boy
214 births
Compare Gurley side by side: Gurley vs Gurney Gurley vs Gurbaaz Gurley 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, 1892–1954 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gurley: Baby Name Since 1892 - 84 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gurley. 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 Gurley 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.