Gabriel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gabriel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gabriel?
Gabriel is spelled G-A-B-R-I-E-L. The name has 7 letters.
Gabriel at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Gabriel is derived from Hebrew meaning “God is my strength” or “God is my strong man.”
- Origin
- Gabriel is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in religious texts as an archangel.
- Pronunciation
- GAY-bree-uhl · 3 syllables
Gabriel Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,457
Recorded Births10
Rank#37
Recorded Births6,569
- Girls usage fell 4,014 places to #9,457 and recorded 13 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 6 places to #37 and recorded 159 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Gabriel Mean?
Gabriel is derived from Hebrew meaning “God is my strength” or “God is my strong man.”
Origin: Gabriel is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in religious texts as an archangel.
How Do You Pronounce Gabriel?
PronunciationGAY-bree-uhl
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Gabriel?
- History
- Gabriel appears in various religious and historical texts, notably in Judeo-Christian traditions as a messenger angel.
Gabriel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 10 | #9,457 |
| 2025 | Boys | 6,569 | #37 |
| 2024 | Girls | 23 | #5,443 |
| 2024 | Boys | 6,410 | #43 |
| 2023 | Girls | 13 | #8,055 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6,786 | #38 |
| 2022 | Girls | 16 | #6,984 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7,257 | #36 |
| 2021 | Girls | 20 | #5,955 |
| 2021 | Boys | 7,302 | #38 |
| 2020 | Girls | 22 | #5,487 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7,172 | #38 |
| 2019 | Girls | 43 | #3,552 |
| 2019 | Boys | 7,768 | #37 |
| 2018 | Girls | 32 | #4,357 |
| 2018 | Boys | 8,439 | #35 |
| 2017 | Girls | 27 | #4,922 |
| 2017 | Boys | 9,178 | #31 |
| 2016 | Girls | 49 | #3,280 |
| 2016 | Boys | 10,279 | #25 |
| 2015 | Girls | 53 | #3,129 |
| 2015 | Boys | 10,913 | #22 |
| 2014 | Girls | 61 | #2,809 |
| 2014 | Boys | 10,961 | #24 |
When Was Gabriel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Boys
13,041 recorded births
National rank #24
2007 · Boys
12,911 recorded births
National rank #28
2010 · Boys
12,891 recorded births
National rank #21
2009 · Boys
12,834 recorded births
National rank #22
Where Gabriel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #14 | 28 |
| NM | #16 | 48 |
| FL | #23 | 518 |
| AK | #23 | 20 |
| DE | #24 | 24 |
| NV | #25 | 69 |
| DC | #25 | 22 |
| WA | #26 | 172 |