Gabriel
From Latin Gabriel, from Ancient Greek Γαβρῑήλ (Gabrīḗl), from Hebrew גַּבְרִיאֵל (gaḇrīʾḗl, “God is my strong man”), from גֶּבֶר (géver, “strong man, hero”) and אֵל…
Every Gabriel since 1880 — 402,627 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gabriel
Gabriel is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #37 in 2025 with 6,569 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 402,627 American babies have been named Gabriel. Its peak came in 2008, when 13,188 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 Gabriel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gabriel 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 | 10 | #9,671 | 6,569 | #37 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,504 | 6,410 | #43 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,204 | 6,786 | #38 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,088 | 7,257 | #36 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,024 | 7,302 | #38 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,538 | 7,172 | #38 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,573 | 7,768 | #37 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,391 | 8,439 | #35 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,968 | 9,178 | #31 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,298 | 10,279 | #25 |
| 2015 | 53 | #3,150 | 10,913 | #22 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,821 | 10,961 | #24 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,093 | 11,245 | #24 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2,572 | 11,580 | #24 |
| 2011 | 85 | #2,225 | 12,367 | #24 |
| 2010 | 100 | #1,998 | 12,891 | #21 |
| 2009 | 144 | #1,565 | 12,834 | #22 |
| 2008 | 147 | #1,564 | 13,041 | #24 |
| 2007 | 164 | #1,438 | 12,911 | #28 |
| 2006 | 173 | #1,343 | 12,543 | #28 |
| 2005 | 177 | #1,269 | 12,759 | #28 |
| 2004 | 234 | #1,009 | 11,563 | #32 |
| 2003 | 182 | #1,182 | 12,522 | #29 |
| 2002 | 210 | #1,031 | 12,059 | #32 |
| 2001 | 238 | #934 | 10,917 | #38 |
| 2000 | 293 | #782 | 8,681 | #44 |
| 1995 | 230 | #851 | 5,713 | #65 |
| 1990 | 212 | #906 | 3,699 | #100 |
| 1985 | 73 | #1,623 | 3,215 | #92 |
| 1980 | 70 | #1,648 | 3,493 | #85 |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,031 | 2,431 | #106 |
| 1970 | 37 | #2,177 | 1,244 | #205 |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,086 | 620 | #301 |
| 1960 | 11 | #3,994 | 427 | #382 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,415 | 332 | #399 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,571 | 258 | #418 |
| 1945 | — | — | 163 | #466 |
| 1940 | — | — | 193 | #420 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,456 | 178 | #414 |
| 1930 | — | — | 220 | #385 |
| 1925 | — | — | 202 | #423 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,263 | 201 | #420 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,571 | 173 | #408 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,553 | 41 | #425 |
| 1905 | — | — | 29 | #397 |
| 1900 | — | — | 19 | #564 |
| 1895 | — | — | 14 | #565 |
| 1890 | — | — | 15 | #496 |
| 1885 | — | — | 11 | #587 |
| 1880 | — | — | 15 | #472 |
Famous people named Gabriel
- Gabriel García Márquez Writer · 1927–2014
- Gabriel Fauré Composer · 1845–1924
- Gabriel Lippmann Physicist · 1845–1921
- Gabriel Marcel Philosopher · 1889–1973
- Gabriel Tarde Sociologist · 1843–1904
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gabriel mean?
From Latin Gabriel, from Ancient Greek Γαβρῑήλ (Gabrīḗl), from Hebrew גַּבְרִיאֵל (gaḇrīʾḗl, “God is my strong man”), from גֶּבֶר (géver, “strong man, hero”) and אֵל (ʾēl, “God, deity”), from Proto-Semitic *ʾil-.
How popular is the name Gabriel in 2025?
Gabriel ranked #37 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6,569 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gabriel?
402,627 babies have been named Gabriel in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gabriel most popular?
Gabriel peaked in 2008, when 13,188 newborns received the name.
Is Gabriel a boy or girl name?
Gabriel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gabriel rising or falling?
Gabriel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gabriel?
Well-known people named Gabriel include Gabriel García Márquez (writer), Gabriel Fauré (composer), Gabriel Lippmann (physicist).