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How Many People Are Named Gabriel?
Estimated people named Gabriel living in the U.S. today
378,773
Gender distribution
98% male · 2% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 395,945
- Peak year: 2008 (13,187 births)
- Estimated living today: 378,773
Gabriel by age group — who carries the name today?
Gabriel popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Gabriel
Gabriel has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 395,945 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 378,773 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 902 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Gabriels you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Gabriel in the US?
An estimated 378,773 people named Gabriel are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Gabriel uncommon — about 1 in 902 Americans.
Is Gabriel a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Gabriel is 98% male and 2% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Gabriel most popular?
Gabriel peaked in 2008, when 13,187 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Gabriel?
Gabriel ranks #128 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 35 out of 100 (higher means rarer).