Gabby
A diminutive form of the male given name Gabriel.
Every Gabby since 1961 — 1,262 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gabby
Gabby is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,223 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 1,262 American babies have been named Gabby. Its peak came in 2022, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gabby stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gabby year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #3,223 | — | — |
| 2024 | 53 | #3,059 | — | — |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,629 | — | — |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,612 | — | — |
| 2021 | 54 | #3,046 | — | — |
| 2020 | 55 | #2,939 | — | — |
| 2019 | 45 | #3,473 | — | — |
| 2018 | 40 | #3,753 | — | — |
| 2017 | 60 | #2,821 | — | — |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,029 | — | — |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,270 | — | — |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,246 | — | — |
| 2013 | 65 | #2,690 | — | — |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,284 | — | — |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,513 | — | — |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,587 | — | — |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,966 | — | — |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,282 | — | — |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,729 | — | — |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,096 | — | — |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,873 | — | — |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,053 | — | — |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,716 | — | — |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,182 | — | — |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,652 | 5 | #11,130 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,205 | — | — |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,009 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,866 | — | — |
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Famous people named Gabby
- Gabby Giffords Politician · b. 1970
- Gabby Douglas Gymnast · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gabby mean?
A diminutive form of the male given name Gabriel.
How popular is the name Gabby in 2025?
Gabby ranked #3,223 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gabby?
1,262 babies have been named Gabby in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gabby most popular?
Gabby peaked in 2022, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Gabby a boy or girl name?
Gabby is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gabby rising or falling?
Gabby has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Gabby?
Well-known people named Gabby include Gabby Giffords (politician), Gabby Douglas (gymnast).