Gurekam
A masculine name of Hindi origin, possibly meaning "brave leader."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Gurekam. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gurekam today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gurekam births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gurekam. 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 Gurekam with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gurekam. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,826
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Gurekam: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gurekam 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 Gurekam during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Gurekam
The name Gurekam is an ancient one with origins dating back to the Sumerian civilization in Mesopotamia, located in modern-day Iraq, around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "gur" meaning "heroic" and "kam" meaning "strong," suggesting the name was given to individuals who displayed exceptional courage and physical prowess.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Gurekam can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia, written around 2100 BCE. The epic tells the story of Gilgamesh, a Sumerian king, and his companion Enkidu, who embarks on a series of adventures and encounters with deities and mythical creatures. While the name Gurekam is not directly referenced, it is possible that the name was inspired by the heroic deeds and exploits depicted in the epic.
In the centuries that followed, the name Gurekam appears to have spread across various ancient civilizations in the Middle East and the Mediterranean region. One notable figure bearing this name was Gurekam of Carthage, a military commander and strategist who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He is renowned for his victories against the Roman Republic during the Punic Wars, demonstrating the martial connotations associated with the name.
Another individual of historical significance was Gurekam the Wise, a Persian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 6th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and metaphysics, and his writings were widely studied throughout the Islamic Golden Age.
During the Middle Ages, the name Gurekam was found in various European regions, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula. One notable bearer of the name was Gurekam de León, a Spanish knight who fought alongside El Cid during the Reconquista in the 11th century. His bravery and loyalty were celebrated in several epic poems and ballads of the time.
In the 16th century, Gurekam Khalili was a renowned Persian poet and mystic who wrote extensively on the themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His works, such as the "Divan of Gurekam," have been widely studied and celebrated in the Persian literary tradition.
While the name Gurekam has become less common in modern times, its historical significance and the associations with courage, strength, and wisdom continue to resonate through the ages.
People
Gurekam + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gurekam 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
Gurekam: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gurekam?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gurekam 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Gurekam a common name?
We classify Gurekam as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gurekam most popular?
The single biggest year for Gurekam was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gurekam 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 Gurekam in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gurekam a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gurekam 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 Gurekam still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gurekam 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 Gurekam 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 share the name Gurekam?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.