Will my child share the name Gurbaaj with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Gurbaaj per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gurbaaj in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Gurbaaj becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Gurbaaj is declining: down 1,289 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #2,089 in 2024.

Is Gurbaaj a good choice for a distinctive name?

Gurbaaj is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Gurbaaj a popular baby name in the United States?

Gurbaaj does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Gurbaaj is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Gurbaaj in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Gurbaaj

2024 marks Gurbaaj's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #2089. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2020.

Gurbaaj is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Gurbaaj in their class.