Gamaliel
boy name#3181 in 2025Gamaliel entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #1788 in 1979, ranks #3181 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
#3181
rank today
#1788
peak (1979)
37
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4108 |
| 1930s | #3268 |
| 1940s | #3690 |
| 1950s | #3608 |
| 1960s | #3320 |
| 1970s | #2377 |
| 1980s | #2282 |
| 1990s | #2403 |
| 2000s | #2358 |
| 2010s | #2957 |
| 2020s | #3382 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gamaliel has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Gamaliel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gamaliel alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gamaliel in 2025?
- Gamaliel ranks #3181 among US boy names in 2025, with 37 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gamaliel most popular?
- Gamaliel peaked in 1979, reaching #1788 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gamaliel with classmates?
- Gamaliel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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