Gabriel
boy name#37 in 2025Gabriel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #21 in 2010, ranks #37 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#37
rank today
#21
peak (2010)
6,569
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #497 |
| 1890s | #544 |
| 1900s | #479 |
| 1910s | #418 |
| 1920s | #403 |
| 1930s | #416 |
| 1940s | #442 |
| 1950s | #411 |
| 1960s | #310 |
| 1970s | #122 |
| 1980s | #93 |
| 1990s | #71 |
| 2000s | #31 |
| 2010s | #27 |
| 2020s | #38 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gabriel has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 379,000 people named Gabriel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gabriel alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gabriel in 2025?
- Gabriel ranks #37 among US boy names in 2025, with 6,569 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gabriel most popular?
- Gabriel peaked in 2010, reaching #21 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gabriel with classmates?
- Gabriel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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