Guneet
A Hindu baby name meaning victorious and prosperous.
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Guneet. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Guneet today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Guneet births was 2012 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Guneet. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Guneet with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Guneet. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
2012
8 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2015 SSA rank
#15,164
Tracked since 2006
Census
Guneet in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 276 people with the first name Guneet, which placed it at #31,162 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#31,162
National first-name rank
People counted
276
276 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
94.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Guneet
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Guneet is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.6%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and Black (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Guneet described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Guneet at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander94.6% · 261
- White3.3% · 9
- Black or African American1.1% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.4% · 1
Popularity
Guneet: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Guneet from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 39 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Guneet by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Guneet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Guneet
The name Guneet has its linguistic roots in the Sanskrit and Punjabi languages, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is a combination of two words – "gun" meaning virtue or quality, and "neet" meaning to lead or guide. Thus, the name Guneet can be interpreted as "one who leads with virtuous qualities" or "a virtuous guide."
One of the earliest historical references to this name can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Puranas, where it is mentioned as a name for one of the minor deities or celestial beings. However, the name gained wider popularity during the medieval period in the regions of Punjab and Haryana in northern India.
The first recorded instance of the name Guneet dates back to the 12th century, when it was documented as the name of a renowned scholar and poet from the city of Lahore (now in modern-day Pakistan). This scholar, Guneet Singh, was known for his contributions to Punjabi literature and for his works that explored themes of spirituality and ethics.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Guneet. One of the most prominent figures was Guneet Kaur (1506-1555), a Sikh warrior and poet who played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Anandpur during the religious wars of the 16th century. Her bravery and leadership skills were widely celebrated in Sikh folklore and literature.
Another significant bearer of the name was Guneet Nath (1879-1945), an Indian independence activist and social reformer. He was a prominent figure in the non-violent resistance movement against British rule and worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi. Nath was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and advocating for the upliftment of underprivileged communities.
In the field of sports, Guneet Singh Dhillon (born 1984) is a notable name. He is a former Indian cricketer who represented the national team in various international tournaments and was known for his exceptional batting skills and sportsmanship.
Guneet Monga (born 1984) is a contemporary figure who has made a mark in the Indian film industry as a celebrated film producer. Her productions, such as "The Lunchbox" and "Masaan," have received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including an Oscar nomination.
While the name Guneet has its roots in South Asia, it has gained popularity across different cultures and regions due to its positive connotations and meaningful origins.
People
Guneet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Guneet as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Guneet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Guneet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Guneet going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Guneet a common name?
We classify Guneet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Guneet most popular?
The single biggest year for Guneet was 2012, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Guneet is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Guneet in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 276 people with the name Guneet, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #31,162 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Guneet in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Guneet?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Guneet on both sides of the split. Of the 269 people counted with this name, 74 were male (27.5%) and 195 were female (72.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Guneet?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Guneet is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.6%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and Black (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Guneet most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Guneet in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (261 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Guneet in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Guneet a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Guneet in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Guneet still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Guneet in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Guneet can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Guneet?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.