How Many People Are Named Guru?
Complete statistics for the name Guru: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Guru means teacher in Sanskrit, making it a rare name indeed with only 13 people bearing it in the US today, or 1 in 25,627,366 Americans. That's pretty exclusive! The majority of Guru's are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, indicating Guru's potential to inspire and guide others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 13 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Guru Through the Generations
Guru, a name that carries the weight of wisdom and guidance, has seen its peak popularity in 2015 with 8 births. Today, there are 13 individuals named Guru in the United States, all under the age of 30. This trend suggests that Guru is a name chosen by parents looking for a unique, meaningful moniker for their children, reflecting a shift towards more culturally rich and significant naming choices.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Guru's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Guru
How Many People Have the Name Guru?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 308 people in the United States currently share the name Guru. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,076,134 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Guru a Common or Rare Name?
Guru is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Guru Mean?
Guru means "teacher" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Guru in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Guru Most Popular?
The name Guru reached peak popularity in 2015, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Guru?
Approximately 308 people named Guru live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 308. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,076,134 Americans.
Is Guru a rare name?
Guru is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,076,134 Americans has this name.
What does the name Guru mean?
Guru means "teacher" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Guru more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Guru are male and 0% are female.
When was Guru most popular?
Guru peaked in 2015 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.