Gurleen is a unique and beautiful name of Punjabi origin. It is derived from the Punjabi word "gur" which means "wisdom" or "enlightenment". The suffix "-leen" is a common ending for girl's names in Punjab, meaning "beautiful".
The name Gurleen is believed to have been first used by Sikhs, as it is often associated with Sikh traditions and culture. In fact, there are many historic figures named Gurleen within the Sikh community.
While Gurleen may not be widely recognized outside of Punjabi communities, it has a rich history and meaning that makes it a special choice for parents looking for a unique name for their child.
The name Gurleen has been given to a total of 586 babies born in the United States between the years 1993 and 2023. The popularity of the name fluctuated over these years, with some years seeing more births than others.
In the early years recorded, there were relatively fewer births for the name Gurleen. In 1993, only 6 babies were named Gurleen, followed by 5 in 1994 and another 6 in 1995. However, the number of births began to increase significantly starting from 1996, with 13 births that year.
The peak years for the name Gurleen were between 2007 and 2010, during which time there were at least 35 births each year, reaching a high of 39 births in 2010. However, after this peak, the popularity of the name began to decrease again.
In recent years, the number of babies named Gurleen has been relatively stable, with around 10-20 births per year. The most recent data shows that there were 7 births for the name Gurleen in 2023. Despite some fluctuations in popularity over the years, Gurleen remains a unique and distinctive name choice for parents in the United States.