Gurinder is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Guri', meaning 'dark or black'. It gained popularity as a unisex name in India during the 20th century. The name Gurinder suggests strength and wisdom, characteristics often associated with the color black in various cultures.
Gurinder's popularity peaked in the late 1980s with five births each year from 1987 to 1989. There was a slight rise in 1999 with six births, but it dipped back down to five in 2004. In total, there were 26 babies named Gurinder born between 1987 and 2004.