Gabriel
MeaningGod is my strength · Hebrew
- US rank
- #37
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #21 in 2010
6,569 babies were named Gabriel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1910–2025
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 Gabriel you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Gabriel
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Colombian writer and Nobel laureate (1927–2014)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 260 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gabriel, 6,569 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Gabriel.
- HistoryGabriel has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Gabriels, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2010, when it reached #21.
- Where it's lovedGabriel is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #14, followed by New Mexico (#16) and Alaska (#23). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Gabriel means “God is my strength”. Our records link it to French and Hispanic roots.
- OriginGabriel is the #4 most popular French boy name in the US. That's out of 1,896 French boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Gabriel
Gabriel is a boy name of French and Hispanic origin meaning “God is my strength”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Gabriel for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #21 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #37, with 6,569 babies.
Origin:French namesHispanic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.8 | 173,913 girls |
| 1920s | 2.3 | 444,444 girls |
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 girls |
| 1940s | 2.3 | 436,681 girls |
| 1950s | 2.0 | 500,000 girls |
| 1960s | 7.7 | 129,534 girls |
| 1970s | 30 | 32,906 girls |
| 1980s | 58 | 17,209 girls |
| 1990s | 136 | 7,356 girls |
| 2000s | 107 | 9,384 girls |
| 2010s | 33 | 30,675 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 93,604 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 135 | 7,433 boys |
| 1890s | 126 | 7,947 boys |
| 1900s | 171 | 5,842 boys |
| 1910s | 202 | 4,940 boys |
| 1920s | 200 | 5,008 boys |
| 1930s | 174 | 5,735 boys |
| 1940s | 139 | 7,218 boys |
| 1950s | 158 | 6,349 boys |
| 1960s | 325 | 3,079 boys |
| 1970s | 1,491 | 670 boys |
| 1980s | 1,755 | 570 boys |
| 1990s | 2,830 | 353 boys |
| 2000s | 5,999 | 167 boys |
| 2010s | 5,603 | 178 boys |
| 2020s | 4,003 | 250 boys |
Other spellings of Gabriel
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Boy name: Vincent · conquering
Questions about the name Gabriel
What does the name Gabriel mean?
Gabriel means “God is my strength” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Gabriel?
Gabriel has French, Hispanic roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Gabriel a boy or girl name?
Gabriel is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Gabriel?
Gabriel ranked #37 for US boys in 2025, given to 6,569 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#21).