Gurfateh
A Punjabi name meaning "victory was bestowed by the spiritual guide".
Name Census estimates that about 239 living Americans carry the first name Gurfateh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gurfateh today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gurfateh births was 2022 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gurfateh. 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
239
~ 1 in 1,434,119 Americans
Peak year
2022
29 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,002
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Gurfateh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gurfateh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 123 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
Gurfateh 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 Gurfateh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gurfatehs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Gurfateh
The name Gurfateh has its origins in the Punjabi language, spoken primarily in the Indian state of Punjab and the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is a composite name derived from the Punjabi words "Gur" meaning "teacher" or "guru," and "fateh" meaning "victory" or "triumph." The name can be interpreted as "Victory of the Guru" or "Triumph of the Teacher."
This name has deep roots in the Sikh faith, as the term "Guru" holds great significance in Sikhism. The Sikh Gurus were the ten revered spiritual leaders who shaped the teachings and principles of the religion. The name Gurfateh is often given to honor the Sikh Gurus and their teachings, representing the victory or triumph of their spiritual guidance.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Gurfateh can be traced back to the 17th and 18th centuries, during the time of the later Sikh Gurus. It is believed that some followers of the Sikh faith adopted this name as a way of expressing their devotion and commitment to the Guru's teachings.
One notable historical figure with the name Gurfateh was Gurfateh Singh (1864-1934), a prominent Sikh leader and activist who campaigned for the rights of the Sikh community during the British Raj in India. He played a significant role in the Gurdwara Reform Movement, which aimed to restore the authority of the Sikh community over their places of worship.
Another individual with the name Gurfateh was Gurfateh Singh Sohal (1911-1961), a Punjabi writer and poet who made significant contributions to the Punjabi literature. His works often explored themes of spirituality, social justice, and the human condition.
In more recent times, Gurfateh Singh Pirzada (1925-2003) was a renowned Sikh scholar and historian from Pakistan. He dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Sikh community in Pakistan and authored several books on Sikh history and literature.
Gurfateh Singh Saron (1923-2008) was a distinguished Sikh military officer who served in the Indian Army during World War II and the Indo-Pakistani Wars of 1965 and 1971. He was awarded various military honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Gurfateh Singh Longowal (1944-1985) was a prominent Sikh political leader and the former president of the Akali Dal, a major Sikh political party in Punjab. He played a crucial role in negotiating the Punjab Accord with the Indian government, aimed at addressing the demands of the Sikh community.
People
Gurfateh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gurfateh 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
Gurfateh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gurfateh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 239 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gurfateh 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 1,434,119 US residents.
Is Gurfateh a common name?
We classify Gurfateh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 241 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gurfateh most popular?
The single biggest year for Gurfateh was 2022, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gurfateh is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gurfateh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gurfateh 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.