Gabriel
Gabriel is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my strength.
Origin and history
Gabriel is traditionally a masculine name derived from Hebrew roots meaning 'God is my strength'. While much less common for females in the U.S. compared to its traditional use or feminine variants like Gabrielle, it maintains a steady, rare presence for girls. In U.S. usage, it is often chosen as a unisex option with strong biblical roots.
Popularity in the United States
6,849 babies in the United States have been named Gabriel since 1880. It ranks #2040 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1997.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.9 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 27 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 34 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 140 |
| 1970-1980 | 467 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,009 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,443 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,962 |
| 2010-2019 | 573 |
| 2020-2029 | 104 |
Nicknames
Gabi, Gabby, Gabe
Fun facts
- Although primarily masculine historically, Gabriel sees minor but continuous use as a feminine given name in the United States.
- The name originates from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, borne by the biblical archangel of news and revelation.