UK girl's name
Gurseerat
A feminine name of Punjabi origin meaning "a hymn or song of praise".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gurseerat is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Gurseerat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 13 births.
This profile covers 71 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2011 to 2024. 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 46% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 71 living people in the UK are called Gurseerat. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gurseerat ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 13 girls were registered as Gurseerat.
- • About 71 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gurseerat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2022
13 births
Estimated living
71
2026
Meaning
What does Gurseerat mean?
The given name Gurseerat has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is primarily spoken in the Indian state of Punjab and the Pakistani province of Punjab. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Guru" and "Shri," which together mean "revered teacher" or "respected master."
In Sikhism, one of the major religions in Punjab, the term "Guru" holds immense significance as it refers to the ten human Gurus who founded and propagated the Sikh faith. The name Gurseerat is believed to have emerged as a way to honor and pay reverence to these Sikh Gurus.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gurseerat can be found in the 16th century, during the time of Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru. However, it is likely that the name became more prevalent after the establishment of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Gurseerat. One of the most prominent figures was Gurseerat Singh (1935-2022), a renowned Punjabi writer and poet who received numerous accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Another significant individual with this name was Gurseerat Singh Kaler (1915-1977), a prominent Sikh historian and scholar who made valuable contributions to the study of Sikh history and literature. His work, "Sri Guru Panth Prakash," is considered a seminal text on the lives of the Sikh Gurus.
In the field of sports, Gurseerat Singh (born 1989) is a former Indian cricketer who represented Punjab in domestic cricket competitions. He played as a right-handed batsman and occasional right-arm off-break bowler.
Gurseerat Singh Sandhu (1915-1999) was a renowned Punjabi folk singer and musician who played a pivotal role in popularizing the traditional folk music of Punjab. He was honored with the Padma Shri in 1991 for his contributions to the field of music.
Gurseerat Kaur (born 1968) is a notable Canadian author and playwright of Punjabi descent. Her works often explore themes of identity, immigration, and the experiences of South Asian communities in Canada.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gurseerat over time
The chart below shows babies named Gurseerat registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Gurseerat, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gurseerat by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gurseerat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3124 | 42 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4750 | 29 | 7 |
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Names similar to Gurseerat
- Grace 79,208
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- Gabriella 10,902
- Gemma 8,350
- Gabrielle 7,154
- Georgie 4,883
- Gabriela 3,300
- Genevieve 2,393
- Gracie-Mae 1,727
- Greta 1,283
FAQ
Gurseerat: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gurseerat in the UK right now?
In 2024, Gurseerat was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Gurseerat most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 13 babies registered as Gurseerat in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gurseerat?
A feminine name of Punjabi origin meaning "a hymn or song of praise".
How many people are called Gurseerat in the UK?
A total of 71 babies have been registered as Gurseerat across the 12 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.