boy's name
Gurtej
gur-TAYJ (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 300
Gurtej is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in Canada in 1998, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Canada.
- Today about 1 in 50,880 babies in Canada is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1993.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gurtej Over Time
Births per decade in Canada, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 28 |
How Popular Is Gurtej?
In 2024, Gurtej was given to 6 babies in Canada. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Gurtej 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 Gurtej
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gurtej Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gurtej over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gurtej
- English gur-TAYJ
Sibling Names for Gurtej
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gurtej — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gurtej
How popular is the name Gurtej?
In 2024, Gurtej was given to 6 babies in Canada. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Gurtej a girl's or a boy's name?
Gurtej is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gurtej?
Gurtej has 2 syllables.
When was Gurtej most popular?
Gurtej peaked in 1998, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Gurtej a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Gurtej currently ranks #2,966 in Canada. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.