Gabby
Girl name · English · French · Hebrew
MeaningGod is my strength · English form of Gabrielle
- US rank
- #3,211
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,604 in 2022
49 babies were named Gabby in the US in 2025. It has dropped 280 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gabby you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 32,787 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gabby, 49 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gabby would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGabby first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #2,604.
- Then vs nowGabby is 4.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 151,515 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 32,787.
- TrendGabby has slipped 280 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,211. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningGabby is an English form of Gabrielle, which means “God is my strength”. Our records link it to English, French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Gabby
Gabby is a girl name of English, French and Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-bby”. US birth records list Gabby for girls from 1961 to 2025, in 40 of those 65 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #2,604 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,211, with 49 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,034,483 girls |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 girls |
| 1990s | 6.5 | 154,321 girls |
| 2000s | 15 | 66,890 girls |
| 2010s | 28 | 35,997 girls |
| 2020s | 35 | 28,195 girls |
Other spellings of Gabby
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Gabby
What does the name Gabby mean?
Gabby means “God is my strength” in English, as a form of Gabrielle.
What is the origin of the name Gabby?
Gabby has English, French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Gabby a boy or girl name?
Gabby is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gabby?
Gabby ranked #3,211 for US girls in 2025, given to 49 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#2,604).