Gurdit
A masculine name of Punjabi origin from Sanskrit meaning "lion heart".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Gurdit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gurdit today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gurdit births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gurdit. 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 Gurdit with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gurdit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,779
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Gurdit: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gurdit 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 5 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
Gurdit 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 Gurdit 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 Gurdit
The name Gurdit originates from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, where it is a variant of the name Gurditt. The name has its roots in the Punjabi language and is derived from the Sanskrit words "guru" meaning teacher or spiritual leader, and "ditt" meaning given or bestowed. Consequently, the name Gurdit carries the meaning "gift of the guru" or "bestowed by the guru."
This name has a strong association with the Sikh faith, as gurus play a revered role in the religion. It is believed that the name rose to prominence during the time of the ten Sikh Gurus, who lived between the 15th and 18th centuries. The gurus were spiritual leaders and reformers who shaped the beliefs and practices of Sikhism.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gurdit can be found in the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism. This holy text contains writings and teachings from the Sikh gurus, including references to individuals named Gurdit.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Gurdit. One of the earliest was Gurdit Singh (1677-1739), a Sikh warrior and military leader who fought against the Mughal Empire in the early 18th century. Another prominent figure was Gurdit Singh Jhanda (1899-1971), a freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule.
In the realm of sports, Gurdit Singh Sandhu (born 1992) is a professional Indian cricketer who has represented India in international matches. Gurdit Singh Malhi (1931-2021) was a renowned Punjabi folk singer and actor, known for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Punjabi culture.
Gurdit Singh Bhathal (1922-2004) was a prominent Indian civil servant and diplomat, serving as the Indian Ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union.
It is important to note that while Gurdit is predominantly a male name, there have been instances of it being used for females as well, although less common. The name continues to hold cultural and religious significance within the Punjabi and Sikh communities, serving as a reminder of their rich heritage and spiritual traditions.
People
Gurdit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gurdit 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
Gurdit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gurdit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gurdit 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Gurdit a common name?
We classify Gurdit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gurdit most popular?
The single biggest year for Gurdit was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gurdit is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Gurdit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gurdit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gurdit 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.
Is Gurdit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gurdit 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 Gurdit 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Gurdit?
You can see how many Americans are named Gurdit on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.