Gabriana
A feminine name of Spanish origin, possibly meaning "woman of God".
Name Census estimates that about 349 living Americans carry the first name Gabriana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gabriana today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gabriana births was 2004 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gabriana. 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
349
~ 1 in 982,104 Americans
Peak year
2004
21 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,553
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Gabriana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gabriana from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 179 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
Gabriana 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 Gabriana 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 Gabriana
The name Gabriana has its roots in the Latin word "Gabriel", which means "God is my strength" or "man of God". This name has been in use since ancient times, particularly in regions influenced by Roman culture and the spread of Christianity.
While the exact origin of the feminine form "Gabriana" is unclear, it is believed to have emerged as a variant or diminutive of the name Gabriel. The addition of the "ana" suffix was a common practice in various cultures, particularly in Italy and parts of Spain, to create feminine versions of traditional names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gabriana can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in Italian historical records. During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity among noble Italian families, who often chose it for their daughters as a way to honor the archangel Gabriel.
In the 16th century, Gabriana di Montefeltro (1472-1538) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her patronage of Renaissance artists and her influential role in the cultural life of the time.
Another notable figure with this name was Gabriana Veneziano (1510-1592), an Italian composer and singer who lived during the Renaissance era. She was renowned for her madrigals and sacred music compositions.
In the 17th century, Gabriana de Sá (1620-1678) was a Portuguese noblewoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to helping the poor and founding charitable institutions in her home country.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Gabriana Mistral (1889-1957) was a Chilean poet, educator, and diplomat who became the first Latin American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945.
Gabriana Guarducci (1920-2004) was an Italian archaeologist and epigrapher who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman inscriptions and the history of early Christianity.
While the name Gabriana has its roots in Latin and Italian culture, it has gained popularity in various parts of the world over the centuries, with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures embracing this beautiful and meaningful name.
People
Gabriana + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gabriana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gabriana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 349 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gabriana 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 982,104 US residents.
Is Gabriana a common name?
We classify Gabriana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 355 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gabriana most popular?
The single biggest year for Gabriana was 2004, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gabriana is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gabriana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gabriana 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.