Gabrial
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Name Census estimates that about 1,845 living Americans carry the first name Gabrial. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 86.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Gabrial today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gabrial births was 2007 (106 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gabrial. 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
1.8K
~ 1 in 185,775 Americans
Peak year
2007
106 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,318
Tracked since 1964
Gender
Gender distribution for Gabrial
Gabrial leans heavily male at 86.0% of total registrations, but 264 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Gabrial as a male name
- Ranked #11,318 in 2022
- 6 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2007 (97 births)
Gabrial as a female name
- Ranked #16,066 in 2008
- 6 female births in 2008
- Peak: 1999 (25 births)
Popularity
Gabrial: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gabrial from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 815 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gabrial 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 Gabrial during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gabrials live
The SSA's state-level files cover 15 states and territories. California, Ohio, Texas recorded the most babies named Gabrial, while Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gabrial
The name Gabrial is derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, which means "God is my strength" or "man of God." The name has its origins in ancient Hebrew culture and can be traced back to the Old Testament.
In the Bible, Gabriel is mentioned as an archangel who serves as a messenger from God. He appears in the Book of Daniel and the Gospel of Luke, delivering important messages to prophets and the Virgin Mary. The name's association with this powerful angel has contributed to its enduring popularity throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Gabrial is found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Jewish manuscripts dating back to the 3rd century BCE. This early appearance underscores the name's deep roots in Jewish and Christian traditions.
Over the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Gabrial. One of the most famous was Gabrial the Chalcedonian (c. 610-675), a prominent Byzantine scholar and theologian known for his contributions to the study of philosophy and theology.
Another historical figure was Gabrial ibn Bakhtyashu (c. 766-828), a renowned Persian physician and scholar who served as the chief physician to the Abbasid caliphs in Baghdad. His medical treatises and translations of Greek medical texts had a significant impact on the development of Islamic medicine.
In the realm of literature, Gabrial Garcia Márquez (1927-2014), the Colombian novelist and Nobel laureate, is perhaps the most well-known bearer of the name. His masterpiece, "One Hundred Years of Solitude," is considered a seminal work of magical realism and has left an indelible mark on world literature.
In the field of music, Gabrial Fauré (1845-1924), the French composer and organist, is remembered for his instrumental works and contribution to the Romantic era of classical music. His compositions, such as the Requiem and Pavane, continue to be celebrated by musicians and audiences alike.
Finally, Gabrial Reyes (1892-1973), a Filipino painter and sculptor, was a prominent figure in the development of modern art in the Philippines. His works, which often depicted scenes from rural life and Filipino culture, helped to shape the country's artistic identity and are considered national treasures.
People
Gabrial + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gabrial 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
Gabrial: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gabrial?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,845 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gabrial 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 185,775 US residents.
Is Gabrial a common name?
We classify Gabrial as "Rare". It ranks above 93.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,891 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gabrial most popular?
The single biggest year for Gabrial was 2007, when 106 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gabrial is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gabrial a male name?
Yes, 86.0% of people registered as Gabrial 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.
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.