Gursanjh
A masculine Punjabi name of Sikh origin meaning "one who unites with the Guru".
Name Census estimates that about 39 living Americans carry the first name Gursanjh. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 87.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Gursanjh today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gursanjh births was 2024 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gursanjh. 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 Gursanjh with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gursanjh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
39
~ 1 in 8,788,573 Americans
Peak year
2024
13 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2021 SSA rank
#8,085
Tracked since 2017
Gender
Gender distribution for Gursanjh
Gursanjh leans heavily female at 87.2% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Gursanjh as a male name
- Ranked #12,781 in 2021
- 5 male births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (5 births)
Gursanjh as a female name
- Ranked #8,085 in 2024
- 13 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (13 births)
Popularity
Gursanjh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gursanjh 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 34 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
Gursanjh 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 Gursanjh 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 Gursanjh
The name Gursanjh has its roots in the Punjabi language, originating from the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of Punjab and surrounding areas. It is a compound name derived from the words "Gur" meaning teacher or spiritual guide, and "Sanjh" meaning evening or dusk.
The name Gursanjh is closely associated with the Sikh faith and its rich cultural heritage. It finds mention in the sacred Sikh scriptures, the Guru Granth Sahib, which was compiled in the 16th century. The name is believed to have been used as a spiritual reference, symbolizing the divine guidance and enlightenment that comes with the evening hours, a time for reflection and introspection.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Gursanjh can be found in the writings of Bhai Gurdas, a revered Sikh scholar and poet from the 16th-17th century. Bhai Gurdas extensively documented the lives and teachings of the Sikh Gurus, and his literary works are considered essential in understanding the Sikh tradition.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Gursanjh. One such figure was Gursanjh Singh, a prominent Sikh warrior and military leader who lived during the early 18th century. He played a crucial role in defending the Sikh homeland and preserving the faith during a turbulent period of persecution.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Gursanjh Kaur, a revolutionary and activist who fought for Indian independence from British rule in the early 20th century. She was a member of the Ghadar Party, a revolutionary organization that advocated for India's freedom through armed struggle.
In the realm of literature, Gursanjh Singh Bajwa (1922-2004) was a celebrated Punjabi writer and poet. His works explored themes of social justice, human rights, and the Sikh diaspora experience. He was widely acclaimed for his poetic masterpiece "Panjvanjh Purab," which chronicled the history and struggles of the Sikh community.
Gursanjh Singh Puri (1905-1977) was a distinguished Sikh scholar and historian who made significant contributions to the study of Sikhism and its rich cultural heritage. His extensive research and writings shed light on the lives of the Sikh Gurus and the development of the faith over the centuries.
Gursanjh Singh Brar (1940-2012) was a renowned Punjabi folk singer and actor, known for popularizing traditional Punjabi folk music and preserving the region's cultural heritage through his artistic endeavors. His captivating performances and contributions to the arts earned him widespread recognition and acclaim.
People
Gursanjh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gursanjh 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
Gursanjh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gursanjh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 39 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gursanjh 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 8,788,573 US residents.
Is Gursanjh a common name?
We classify Gursanjh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gursanjh most popular?
The single biggest year for Gursanjh was 2024, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gursanjh is about 4 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 Gursanjh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gursanjh a female name?
Yes, 87.2% of people registered as Gursanjh 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 Gursanjh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gursanjh 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 Gursanjh 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 Americans are named Gursanjh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.