UK boy's name
Gurbir
Gurbir is a given name of Punjabi origin meaning "the lion with immense courage".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gurbir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Gurbir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3937, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1997 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Gurbir. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gurbir ranked #3937 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 boys were registered as Gurbir.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gurbir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3937
2019
Births in 2019
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Gurbir mean?
Gurbir is a name that originates from the Punjabi language, spoken primarily in the Indian state of Punjab and parts of Pakistan. The name is a combination of two words, "Gur" meaning "teacher" or "spiritual guide," and "bir" meaning "brave" or "courageous."
The name has its roots in the Sikh faith, which originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region. It is believed to have first appeared in the writings of the Sikh Gurus, who were revered spiritual leaders and teachers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gurbir can be found in the early 19th century, when a Sikh warrior named Gurbir Singh fought valiantly against the invading Afghan forces. His bravery and devotion to the Sikh faith made him a celebrated figure in Sikh history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Gurbir has been borne by several notable individuals. Gurbir Singh (1897-1968) was a prominent Sikh politician and freedom fighter who played a significant role in India's independence movement. Gurbir Singh Sandhu (1920-2005) was a distinguished Indian Army officer who served in World War II and later became the Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
Gurbir Grewal (born 1973) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of New Jersey from 2018 to 2022, becoming the first Sikh-American to hold such a high-ranking position in the United States. Gurbir Singh Bhasin (born 1957) is an Indian businessman and industrialist, known for his contributions to the steel industry.
Another notable bearer of the name Gurbir is Gurbir Singh Rai (born 1977), an Indian actor and television presenter who has appeared in numerous Punjabi films and TV shows, showcasing the cultural richness of the Punjab region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gurbir over time
The chart below shows babies named Gurbir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Gurbir, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gurbir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gurbir was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4343 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2619 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Gurbir
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Gurbir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gurbir in the UK right now?
In 2019, Gurbir was ranked #3937 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Gurbir most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Gurbir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gurbir?
Gurbir is a given name of Punjabi origin meaning "the lion with immense courage".
How many people are called Gurbir in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Gurbir across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.