Gabrail
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "man of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Gabrail. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gabrail today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gabrail births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gabrail. 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 Gabrail. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#9,755
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Gabrail: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gabrail 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 Gabrail during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Gabrail
The name Gabrail has its origins in the Hebrew language and is derived from the name Gabriel, which means "God is my strength" or "man of God." The name Gabrail is an alternative spelling and pronunciation that is used in various cultures and languages, particularly in the Middle East and parts of Asia.
The name Gabriel is mentioned in the Bible, both in the Old Testament and the New Testament. In the Old Testament, Gabriel is described as an archangel who delivered messages from God. He is revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as a messenger of God and a bringer of important revelations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gabrail can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. In the Qur'an, the archangel Gabriel (referred to as Jibril or Jibrail) plays a significant role in delivering the divine revelations to the Prophet Muhammad.
Throughout history, the name Gabrail has been borne by various notable individuals. Some examples include:
1. Gabrail ibn Bukhtishu (778-829), a prominent Persian physician and philosopher who served as the chief physician to the Abbasid caliph Al-Mu'tasim.
2. Gabrail Khachaturian (1842-1919), an Armenian writer, teacher, and editor who played a significant role in the development of Armenian literature and education.
3. Gabrail Sundukian (1825-1912), an Armenian writer, playwright, and journalist who was influential in the Armenian national awakening movement.
4. Gabrail Mikhailovich Loria (1876-1957), a prominent Russian-Georgian mathematician known for his contributions to the fields of geometry and topology.
5. Gabrail Nersisian (1886-1949), an Armenian composer and conductor who was a pioneer of Armenian classical music and the founder of the Armenian State Philharmonic Orchestra.
While the name Gabrail has its roots in religious and cultural traditions, it has been embraced by various communities around the world, and individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history.
People
Gabrail + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gabrail as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gabrail: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gabrail?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gabrail 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Gabrail a common name?
We classify Gabrail as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gabrail most popular?
The single biggest year for Gabrail was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gabrail is about 28 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 Gabrail in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gabrail a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gabrail 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 Gabrail still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gabrail 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 Gabrail 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 common is the name Gabrail?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.