Gabe
Gabe is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my strength.
Origin and history
Gabe is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, primarily serving as a diminished form of Gabriel. It means 'God is my strength' or 'man of God'. In the United States, it is widely recognized both as an informal nickname and occasionally as an independent legal first name.
Popularity in the United States
4,110 babies in the United States have been named Gabe since 1880. It ranks #1956 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1713.
States where it is most popular
- LA (13 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- UT (9.8 %)
- MN (9 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 59 |
| 1890-1900 | 54 |
| 1900-1910 | 38 |
| 1910-1920 | 117 |
| 1920-1930 | 125 |
| 1930-1940 | 127 |
| 1940-1950 | 119 |
| 1950-1960 | 179 |
| 1960-1970 | 240 |
| 1970-1980 | 466 |
| 1980-1990 | 167 |
| 1990-2000 | 320 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,102 |
| 2010-2019 | 783 |
| 2020-2029 | 214 |
Famous people named Gabe
- Gabe Newell: Entrepreneur, Video Game Developer
- Gabe Kapler: Baseball Player, Baseball Manager
- Gabe Saporta: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Gabe originated as a familiar short form of Gabriel before gaining occasional stand-alone use.
- The name Gabe is widely recognized through popular characters in modern U.S. television shows like The Office.