Find out how popular the first name Gabor has been for the last 46 years (from 1975 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Gabor by gender

Based on the last 46 years of data, Gabor is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Gabor.

The history of the first name Gabor

The given name Gabor originates from the Hungarian language. It is derived from the Old Hungarian name Gábriel, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength." The name Gabor gained popularity in Hungary during the Middle Ages, around the 11th to 15th centuries.

The earliest known record of the name Gabor dates back to the 13th century, appearing in medieval Hungarian documents. It was commonly used among the Hungarian nobility and aristocracy during this period.

One of the earliest notable historical figures with the name Gabor was Gabor Bethlen (1580-1629), a Prince of Transylvania who played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War. Another prominent figure was Gabor Baross (1848-1892), a Hungarian politician and Minister of Public Works.

In the 20th century, Gabor gained international recognition through the renowned Hungarian-American actress Zsa Zsa Gabor (1917-2016), known for her glamorous lifestyle and numerous marriages. Her sisters, Eva Gabor (1919-1995) and Magda Gabor (1915-1997), were also actresses.

Another famous bearer of the name was Gabor Maté (born 1944), a Hungarian-Canadian physician and author known for his work on addiction and childhood trauma.

In the world of science, Gabor Dennis (1900-1979) was a Hungarian-British electrical engineer and physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971 for his contributions to holography.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the given name Gabor, which has its roots in the Hungarian language and culture, with a meaning linked to strength and faith.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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