Primarily a boy's name · 100% boys
Origin: HebrewGabriel is a given name derived from the Hebrew name Gaḇrīʾēl meaning "God's man".
From Wikipedia
In Pythagorean numerology, every letter has a value from 1 to 9. Adding the letters of Gabriel yields these three numbers — a playful read on the name's character.
In Spanish, Gabriel is just a regular name — not precious or religious, just a name. My American husband didn't believe me until we went to Guatemala and he heard children being called in from the yard. Then he got it.
— Ana, Miami FL, 2019
The archangel, yes. The musician Gabriel García Márquez, the name. My wife and I are both very Catholic and very literary and this name sat at the intersection of both.
— Eduardo, Los Angeles CA, 2020
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Rank is among all boys' names registered that year.
| Year | Babies | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 96 | #97 |
| 2004 | 100 | #99 |
| 2005 | 95 | #100 |
| 2008 | 206 | #84 |
| 2009 | 273 | #57 |
| 2010 | 211 | #85 |
| 2011 | 190 | #88 |
| 2012 | 194 | #88 |
| 2013 | 107 | #100 |
| 2014 | 234 | #78 |
| 2015 | 299 | #104 |
| 2016 | 311 | #110 |
| 2017 | 286 | #81 |
| 2018 | 210 | #87 |
| 2019 | 258 | #90 |
| 2020 | 335 | #68 |
| 2021 | 157 | #87 |
| 2022 | 165 | #86 |
| 2023 | 168 | #81 |
| 2024 | 389 | #45 |
| 2025 | 260 | #77 |
