Gobel
boy nameGobel entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1233 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1233
peak (1905)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1272 |
| 1920s | #4015 |
| 1930s | #3131 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Gobel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Gobel alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gobel in 2025?
- Gobel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gobel most popular?
- Gobel peaked in 1905, reaching #1233 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gobel with classmates?
- Gobel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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