Gabrelle
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Name Census estimates that about 229 living Americans carry the first name Gabrelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gabrelle today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gabrelle births was 1998 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gabrelle. 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.
People living today
229
~ 1 in 1,496,744 Americans
Peak year
1998
17 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2012 SSA rank
#17,759
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Gabrelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gabrelle from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 124 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gabrelle 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 Gabrelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gabrelle
The name Gabrelle has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Gabriel," which means "God is my strength" or "man of God." The name Gabriel is found in the Old Testament and is associated with the archangel who delivered important messages from God.
In the Christian tradition, the name Gabriel is significant as it is the name of the archangel who announced the birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary. This event is recorded in the Gospel of Luke, making the name a prominent figure in Christian scriptures. The name Gabrelle is a feminine variation of Gabriel, potentially influenced by French or other European languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gabrelle can be found in medieval French literature. For example, Gabrelle was the name of a character in the 13th-century French romance "Roman de la Rose" by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun.
Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who bore the name Gabrelle. One such person was Gabrelle de Bourbon (1516-1563), a French noblewoman and the Duchess of Montpensier. Another was Gabrelle d'Estrées (1571-1599), a mistress of King Henry IV of France and the mother of several of his children.
In the realm of literature, Gabrelle d'Annunzio (1863-1938) was an Italian poet, novelist, and playwright who is considered a central figure in the Italian literary movement known as the "Decadent movement." She was known for her works that explored themes of sensuality and passion.
Moving into the 20th century, Gabrelle Chanel (1883-1971) was a renowned French fashion designer and businesswoman who founded the iconic Chanel fashion house. Her revolutionary designs and timeless style have had a lasting impact on the fashion industry.
Another notable figure was Gabrelle Münter (1877-1962), a German Expressionist painter and a member of the influential artistic group Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider). Her vibrant and abstracted works explored color and form, contributing to the development of modern art.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Gabrelle, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and diverse representations across various fields and eras.
People
Gabrelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gabrelle 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
Gabrelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gabrelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gabrelle 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 1,496,744 US residents.
Is Gabrelle a common name?
We classify Gabrelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 235 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gabrelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Gabrelle was 1998, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gabrelle is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gabrelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gabrelle in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.