Gabe
A diminutive of the male given name Gabriel.
Every Gabe since 1880 — 4,110 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gabe
Gabe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,591 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,110 American babies have been named Gabe. Its peak came in 2005, when 126 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Gabe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gabe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,591 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,609 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2,969 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,362 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2,833 |
| 2020 | 49 | #2,597 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2,498 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,362 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,283 |
| 2016 | 54 | #2,393 |
| 2015 | 89 | #1,732 |
| 2014 | 84 | #1,784 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1,978 |
| 2012 | 103 | #1,548 |
| 2011 | 125 | #1,353 |
| 2010 | 91 | #1,690 |
| 2009 | 109 | #1,522 |
| 2008 | 112 | #1,470 |
| 2007 | 123 | #1,361 |
| 2006 | 118 | #1,370 |
| 2005 | 126 | #1,254 |
| 2004 | 120 | #1,258 |
| 2003 | 113 | #1,267 |
| 2002 | 90 | #1,434 |
| 2001 | 106 | #1,259 |
| 2000 | 85 | #1,452 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,064 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,666 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,265 |
| 1980 | 32 | #1,778 |
| 1975 | 56 | #1,129 |
| 1970 | 27 | #1,670 |
| 1965 | 21 | #1,741 |
| 1960 | 23 | #1,710 |
| 1955 | 18 | #1,866 |
| 1950 | 10 | #2,488 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,304 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,116 |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,600 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,112 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,241 |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,259 |
| 1915 | 14 | #2,006 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,680 |
| 1905 | 8 | #954 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 8 | #822 |
| 1890 | 9 | #691 |
| 1885 | 5 | #992 |
| 1880 | 11 | #584 |
Famous people named Gabe
- Gabe Newell Game designer · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gabe mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Gabriel.
How popular is the name Gabe in 2025?
Gabe ranked #4,591 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gabe?
4,110 babies have been named Gabe in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gabe most popular?
Gabe peaked in 2005, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Gabe a boy or girl name?
Gabe is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gabe rising or falling?
Gabe is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gabe?
Well-known people named Gabe include Gabe Newell (game designer).