Gabriel
Gabriel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my strength.
Origin and history
Gabriel is a classic name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my strength'. It has long-standing biblical roots as the name of an archangel and remains a consistently popular choice in the United States. In recent years, it has maintained a strong position within the top 50 U.S. boys' names.
Popularity in the United States
395,778 babies in the United States have been named Gabriel since 1880. It ranks #86 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #39.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- IL (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 147 |
| 1890-1900 | 144 |
| 1900-1910 | 234 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,335 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,201 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,839 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,039 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,204 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,159 |
| 1970-1980 | 24,390 |
| 1980-1990 | 32,320 |
| 1990-2000 | 54,819 |
| 2000-2010 | 119,830 |
| 2010-2019 | 105,621 |
| 2020-2029 | 41,496 |
Famous people named Gabriel
- Gabriel Macht: Actor, Producer
- Gabriel Iglesias: Comedian, Actor
- Gabriel García Márquez: Author, Journalist
Nicknames
Gabe, Gaby
Fun facts
- In Christian tradition, Gabriel is the angel who announced the upcoming births of Jesus and John the Baptist.
- Gabriel has maintained a rank within the top 100 U.S. male names for several decades.