Guru

Boy name

Guru has been given to 13 babies in the U.S. since 2007. It peaked in 2015.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

2015 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2007

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Guru.

13 babies since 1925

13 babies since 1978

13 babies since 1992

13 babies since 1993

13 babies since 1997

13 babies since 2003

13 babies since 2004

13 babies since 2005

Guru vs Stokley ⚖Guru vs Landrick ⚖Guru vs Sumair ⚖Guru vs Jamore ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Guru

Same era and popularity as Guru, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Meissa Latalya Alarie Sabrah

Brothers

Stokley Landrick Tradell Sumair

FAQ

How popular is the name Guru?

Guru has been given to 13 babies in the U.S. since 2007. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Guru peak?

Guru peaked in 2015, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Guru a girl or boy name?

Guru is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Guru are boys).

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