Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Gabriel.
National Rank (2025)
#37
All-Time Peak Rank
#21 (2010)
Total U.S. Births
395,778
Unisex Distribution98.3% Boy / 1.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Gabriel Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Gabriel
According to SSA data, Gabriel achieved its highest historical rank of #21 in 2010. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 13,041 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 39.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Gabriel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-39.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record13,041Births in 2008
Years in Top 100
48yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:147
1890s:144
1900s:234
1910s:1,335
1920s:2,201
1930s:1,839
1940s:2,039
1950s:3,204
1960s:6,159
1970s:24,390
1980s:32,320
1990s:54,819
2000s:119,830
2010s:105,621
2020s:41,496
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGab-ri-el
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
Need a middle name or matching choice that pairs cleanly with Gabriel? Enter a surname or older sibling name below to test structural meter and syllable cohesion:
BabyNameAnalytics