Total births
312
Unisex name · since 1980
Gurpreet
312 babies named Gurpreet in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 1995. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 312
- total births
- 1980–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Gurpreet sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 312 recorded since 1980.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gurpreet has been recorded 312 times among boys since 1980, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2008.
- 312 total births
- 1980–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
312 boys have been named Gurpreet since 1980, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 312
- total births
- 1980–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Gurpreet was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
18 babies were named Gurpreet in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Gurpreet's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gurpreet's full recorded timeline at 1994, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1995 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gurpreet at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Gurpreet popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2008
- Peak year (1995)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Gurpreet popularity over time - girls
172 total births recorded since 1984 (Gurpreet as girls' name)
Gurpreet by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Gurpreet's strongest decade.
149 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Gurpreet births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
74 births
- 1990s
1990s
149 births
- 2000s
2000s
89 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 149 births (48% of all-time use).
Gurpreet by state
Where Gurpreet concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 122 | 39.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 24 | 7.7% |
California share of Gurpreet's total US births 39.1%
Even split
122 of 312 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gurpreet? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 312 babies named Gurpreet. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 18 births.
When was Gurpreet most popular? ▼
Gurpreet was most popular in the 1990s decade with 149 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Gurpreet most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gurpreet are California (122 births), New York (24 births).
Is Gurpreet a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Gurpreet is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 312 births, and as a girl's name it has 172 births.
How long has the name Gurpreet been used? ▼
Gurpreet has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 29 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Gurpreet? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gurney, Gurbaaz, Gurfateh, Gurshaan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gurpreet's data
- Gurpreet's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (149 total births) through the 2000s (89) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Gurpreets (122 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Gurpreet
Nearby Names Like Gurpreet
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gurpreet
Gurney Boy
790 births
Gurbaaz Boy
#2344 387 births
Gurfateh Boy
#4064 261 births
Gurshaan Boy
214 births
Gurshan Boy
#11629 202 births
Compare Gurpreet side by side: Gurpreet vs Gurney Gurpreet vs Gurbaaz Gurpreet vs Gurfateh
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, 1980–2008 (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. "Gurpreet: Baby Name Since 1980 - 312 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gurpreet. 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 Gurpreet 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.