Gabe
MeaningGod is my strength · English form of Gabriel
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #571 in 1880
22 babies were named Gabe in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,953 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gabe you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gabe, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gabe would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGabe has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Gabes, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1880, when it ranked #571. Today it's #4,539, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGabe was 3.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 23,095 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 77,519.
- TrendGabe has slipped 1,953 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningGabe is an English form of Gabriel, which means “God is my strength”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Gabe
Gabe is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-abe”. US birth records list Gabe for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 137 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #571 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 54 | 18,629 boys |
| 1890s | 48 | 20,978 boys |
| 1900s | 28 | 35,436 boys |
| 1910s | 20 | 51,073 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 87,873 boys |
| 1930s | 12 | 83,403 boys |
| 1940s | 8.1 | 123,153 boys |
| 1950s | 8.8 | 114,025 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 80,775 boys |
| 1970s | 29 | 35,051 boys |
| 1980s | 9.1 | 109,409 boys |
| 1990s | 17 | 60,168 boys |
| 2000s | 55 | 18,126 boys |
| 2010s | 41 | 24,114 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 48,426 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Gabe
What does the name Gabe mean?
Gabe means “God is my strength” in English, as a form of Gabriel.
What is the origin of the name Gabe?
Gabe has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Gabe a boy or girl name?
Gabe is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gabe?
Gabe ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#571).