Gurbaaz - A very unique male name
Gurbaaz at a glance
Gurbaaz is ranked #1909 among boy baby names in 2025, with 38 births in 2025. It peaked in 2022 at #1724 and first appeared on the charts in 2017.
- Rank in 2025
- #1909
- Births in 2025
- 38
- Peak year
- 2022 (#1724)
- First appeared
- 2017
- Trend
- #2526 in 2020 → #1909 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 38,586 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 38,586 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gurbaaz peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 1724.
Famous with this name
Gurbaaz Singh
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Gurbaaz is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gurbaaz is currently topping the baby name charts in Washington at position #838 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,636.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Gurbaaz is where you live.
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Gurbaaz origin and meaning
Punjabi (Sikh) compound
A compound of Gur-, 'the Guru', and baaz, 'hawk, falcon' (from Persian baz) — 'the Guru's hawk'
Gurbaaz is a Sikh name built from Gur (the Guru) and baaz, the hawk — the white hawk is a symbol closely associated with Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. US use dates only from 2017 and is rising.
Attested etymology
Gurbaaz is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.
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Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1909 |
| 2024 | 1874 |
| 2023 | 1742 |
| 2022 | 1724 |
| 2021 | 2019 |
| 2020 | 2526 |
| 2019 | 3495 |
| 2018 | 3140 |
| 2017 | 3932 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Washington | 838 |
| Indiana | 998 |
| California | 1051 |
| New York | 1636 |
Even more about Gurbaaz
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Gurbaaz a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Gurbaaz?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
gur-BAAZ · /ɡʊrˈbɑz/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Gurbaz — A streamlined spelling.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2017, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Sikh parents choose Gurbaaz for a name that ties a son directly to Guru Gobind Singh's hawk. It is new in the US and rising.
Worth knowing
- Outside Sikh and Punjabi communities the pronunciation and the double-a spelling need explaining.
