Gabe
boy name#4539 in 2025Gabe entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #571 in 1880, ranks #4539 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4539
rank today
#571
peak (1880)
22
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #821 |
| 1890s | #802 |
| 1900s | #1092 |
| 1910s | #1866 |
| 1920s | #2493 |
| 1930s | #2127 |
| 1940s | #2181 |
| 1950s | #1926 |
| 1960s | #1678 |
| 1970s | #1295 |
| 1980s | #2941 |
| 1990s | #2891 |
| 2000s | #1362 |
| 2010s | #1956 |
| 2020s | #3469 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gabe has been most popular in Louisiana, California, Minnesota.
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Gabe are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gabe alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gabe in 2025?
- Gabe ranks #4539 among US boy names in 2025, with 22 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gabe most popular?
- Gabe peaked in 1880, reaching #571 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gabe with classmates?
- Gabe will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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