boy's name
Gurkaran
gur-KUR-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 202
Gurkaran is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 9 babies in Canada. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for Canada.
- Peaked in Canada in 2003, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Canada.
- First appears in birth records in 1993.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gurkaran Over Time
Births per decade in Canada, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 104 |
How Popular Is Gurkaran?
In 2009, Gurkaran was given to 9 babies in Canada. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for Canada.
Where Gurkaran Is Used
Figures for Canada leave out any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gurkaran
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gurkaran Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gurkaran over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gurkaran
- English gur-KUR-un
Sibling Names for Gurkaran
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gurkaran — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gurkaran
How popular is the name Gurkaran?
In 2009, Gurkaran was given to 9 babies in Canada. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for Canada.
Is Gurkaran a girl's or a boy's name?
Gurkaran is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gurkaran?
Gurkaran has 3 syllables.
When was Gurkaran most popular?
Gurkaran peaked in 2003, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.