Gabriel

Boys

Best rank #29 (2009) · ranked in 18 years

Gabriel climbed onto the charts in 2008 and stayed listed for 18 years, topping out at #29 in 2009.

It eased from #32 in 2008 to #58 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #58.

At its peak year of 2009, Gabriel was given to 12,978 newborns.

Gabriel was most popular around 2009, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025586,579
  2. 2024656,433
  3. 2023536,799
  4. 2022517,273
  5. 2021537,322
  6. 2020587,194
  7. 2019547,811
  8. 2018498,471
  9. 2017449,205
  10. 20163910,328
  11. 20153410,966
  12. 20143511,022
  13. 20133211,298
  14. 20123211,650
  15. 20113112,452
  16. 20102912,991
  17. 20092912,978
  18. 20083213,188

Similar names

Names similar to Gabriel include Gabriella, Gavin, Grayson, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gabriel a popular name?
Gabriel reached a best rank of #29 in 2009 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Gabriel rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Gabriel ranks #58.
Is Gabriel a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Gabriel most popular?
Gabriel peaked around 2009.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)