Gurbaaz
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "brave warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 335 living Americans carry the first name Gurbaaz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gurbaaz today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gurbaaz births was 2022 (79 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gurbaaz. 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.
People living today
335
~ 1 in 1,023,147 Americans
Peak year
2022
79 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,316
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Gurbaaz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gurbaaz from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 294 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
Gurbaaz 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 Gurbaaz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gurbaaz' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, New York, Indiana recorded the most babies named Gurbaaz, while Pennsylvania, Washington, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 42 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gurbaaz
The name Gurbaaz finds its origins in the Persian language, where it is derived from the words "gur" meaning "brave" or "valiant" and "baaz" meaning "falcon" or "hawk." This combination suggests a name that represents bravery, courage, and strength, akin to a powerful bird of prey. The name originated during the era of the Persian Empire, which spanned from the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE, and encompassed territories across the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of the Indian subcontinent.
In ancient Persian literature and poetry, the term "gurbaaz" was often used as a metaphor to describe brave warriors or skilled hunters. The name gained popularity among the nobility and elite classes who valued these qualities and sought to instill them in their sons. Historical records indicate that the name was particularly prevalent during the reign of the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gurbaaz can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic Persian poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. The poem chronicles the history of Persian kings and heroes, and features several characters bearing the name Gurbaaz, often depicted as brave warriors or skilled archers.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Gurbaaz:
1. Gurbaaz Khan (1635-1701), a prominent military commander and governor during the Mughal Empire in India.
2. Gurbaaz Mirza (1505-1552), a prince of the Safavid dynasty in Persia, known for his military exploits and patronage of the arts.
3. Gurbaaz Ataullah Khan (1858-1944), an influential political figure and leader of the Khilafat Movement in British India.
4. Gurbaaz Ali Khan (1796-1879), a Pashtun military commander and ruler of the Principality of Qalat in present-day Pakistan.
5. Gurbaaz Bahadur (1535-1589), a Rajput warrior and chieftain in the service of the Mughal Empire, renowned for his bravery in battle.
The name Gurbaaz continues to be used in various parts of the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, carrying with it the historical significance of courage, valor, and strength, reminiscent of the ancient Persian traditions from which it originated.
People
Gurbaaz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gurbaaz 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
Gurbaaz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gurbaaz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 335 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gurbaaz 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 1,023,147 US residents.
Is Gurbaaz a common name?
We classify Gurbaaz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 337 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gurbaaz most popular?
The single biggest year for Gurbaaz was 2022, when 79 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gurbaaz is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gurbaaz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gurbaaz in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.