Dabriel
An English name meaning "God is great" or "God's greatness".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Dabriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dabriel today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dabriel births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dabriel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dabriel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,277
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Dabriel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dabriel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dabriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dabriel
The name Dabriel is an ancient one, with its origins shrouded in the mists of time. Scholars believe it may have derived from the Aramaic language, spoken in parts of the Middle East during the 8th century BCE. The root of the name, "da'bri," is thought to mean "the speaker" or "the messenger," lending a sense of eloquence and communication to those who bear it.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Jewish texts discovered in the mid-20th century. Among the scrolls, a figure named Dabriel is mentioned as a messenger of God, further solidifying the name's connection to its Aramaic roots.
In the 3rd century CE, a Christian martyr named Dabriel was recorded as having been executed for his faith during the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. His unwavering devotion to his beliefs earned him a place in the annals of early Christian history and added another layer of significance to the name.
During the Middle Ages, a renowned philosopher and theologian named Dabriel ibn Ezra lived in Spain, making significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. His works, written in Arabic and Hebrew, influenced scholars across Europe and the Islamic world, cementing his place as one of the most influential figures of the 12th century.
In the 16th century, a Italian artist named Dabriel Veneziano gained recognition for his exquisite frescoes and altarpieces adorning churches throughout Italy. His masterful blend of Renaissance techniques and religious motifs earned him commissions from wealthy patrons and the admiration of his contemporaries.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Dabriel Fahrenheit, a German physicist and inventor whose work on the thermometer and temperature scale revolutionized the field of science. His namesake, the Fahrenheit scale, remains in use today, a testament to the enduring impact of his contributions.
These are but a few examples of the illustrious individuals who have borne the name Dabriel throughout history, each leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way. From messengers of faith to philosophers, artists, and scientists, the name has been carried by those who have shaped the course of human knowledge and culture.
People
Dabriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dabriel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dabriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dabriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dabriel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Dabriel a common name?
We classify Dabriel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dabriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Dabriel was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dabriel is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dabriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dabriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dabriel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dabriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dabriel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dabriel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Dabriel?
Want to know how many people share the name Dabriel? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.