Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Gabriela.
National Rank (2025)
#317
All-Time Peak Rank
#102 (2003)
Total U.S. Births
86,182
Unisex Distribution0.4% Boy / 99.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Gabriela Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Gabriela
According to SSA data, Gabriela achieved its highest historical rank of #102 in 2003. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2003 with 3,362 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 23.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 82 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Gabriela scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-23.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,362Births in 2003
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
82Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:17
1910s:51
1920s:96
1930s:40
1940s:65
1950s:251
1960s:1,160
1970s:4,097
1980s:7,826
1990s:24,085
2000s:28,543
2010s:14,034
2020s:5,917
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGab-ri-e-la
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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