Gurney
boy nameGurney entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #857 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1890–2025
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rank today
#857
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #968 |
| 1900s | #1215 |
| 1910s | #1734 |
| 1920s | #1996 |
| 1930s | #1987 |
| 1940s | #2013 |
| 1950s | #2423 |
| 1960s | #3706 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Gurney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gurney alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gurney in 2025?
- Gurney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gurney most popular?
- Gurney peaked in 1894, reaching #857 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gurney with classmates?
- Gurney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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