Gurney
Gurney is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
From Gournay (place name in Normandy).
Origin and history
Gurney is a masculine given name derived from a Norman French place name, historically introduced to England following the Norman Conquest. While traditionally used as a surname, it has occasionally served as a given name in the United States since the late nineteenth century. It is now a rare classic choice that has not appeared in recent SSA birth records.
Popularity in the United States
790 babies in the United States have been named Gurney since 1880. It ranks #3886 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 29 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 132 |
| 1920-1930 | 174 |
| 1930-1940 | 142 |
| 1940-1950 | 142 |
| 1950-1960 | 106 |
| 1960-1970 | 43 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone from various places in Normandy called Gournay.
- Like many traditional English given names, Gurney transferred from a family surname into occasional use as a first name.