Gamaliel
From Middle English Gamaliel, from Late Latin Gamaliēl, from Koine Greek Γαμαλιήλ (Gamaliḗl), from Aramaic גַמַלִיאיֵל (Ḡamalīʾēl), from Biblical Hebrew גַּמְלִיאֵל…
Every Gamaliel since 1921 — 1,950 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gamaliel
Gamaliel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,208 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 1,950 American babies have been named Gamaliel. Its peak came in 2004, when 56 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 Gamaliel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gamaliel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,208 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,546 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2,817 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,295 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3,382 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,184 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2,871 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,014 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,028 |
| 2016 | 44 | #2,739 |
| 2015 | 40 | #2,936 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2,859 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3,076 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,192 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,327 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2,698 |
| 2009 | 46 | #2,672 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,643 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,773 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2,418 |
| 2005 | 53 | #2,251 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,111 |
| 2003 | 48 | #2,244 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2,313 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,066 |
| 2000 | 45 | #2,205 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,576 |
| 1990 | 38 | #1,984 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,536 |
| 1980 | 21 | #2,390 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,573 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,146 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,865 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,462 |
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Famous people named Gamaliel
- Gamaliel Religious figure · -100–63
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gamaliel mean?
From Middle English Gamaliel, from Late Latin Gamaliēl, from Koine Greek Γαμαλιήλ (Gamaliḗl), from Aramaic גַמַלִיאיֵל (Ḡamalīʾēl), from Biblical Hebrew גַּמְלִיאֵל (Gamlīʾēl).
How popular is the name Gamaliel in 2025?
Gamaliel ranked #3,208 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gamaliel?
1,950 babies have been named Gamaliel in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gamaliel most popular?
Gamaliel peaked in 2004, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Gamaliel a boy or girl name?
Gamaliel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gamaliel rising or falling?
Gamaliel has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Gamaliel?
Well-known people named Gamaliel include Gamaliel (religious figure).