Gaibriel
A unique name potentially derived from Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Gaibriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gaibriel today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gaibriel births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gaibriel. 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 Gaibriel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,456
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Gaibriel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gaibriel 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 Gaibriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Gaibriel
The given name Gaibriel is a variation of the Hebrew name Gabriel, which means "God is my strength" or "man of God." The name has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language and can be traced back to the Bible, where the archangel Gabriel appears as a messenger of God.
In the Old Testament, Gabriel is mentioned as the angel who interpreted Daniel's visions and announced the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah. In the New Testament, Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary to announce the upcoming birth of Jesus Christ. This biblical significance has made Gabriel a popular name among Christians throughout history.
The earliest recorded use of the name Gaibriel can be found in medieval manuscripts and records from various European countries, such as England, France, and Germany. It is believed that the name was introduced to these regions by traveling scholars and religious figures who were familiar with the biblical stories.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Gaibriel was Gaibriel Sionita (1577-1648), a Maronite scholar and linguist from Lebanon. He was known for his contributions to the study of Arabic and Syriac languages and worked as a professor at the College de France and the University of Paris.
Another famous bearer of the name was Gaibriel Fauré (1845-1924), a French composer, organist, and teacher. He is renowned for his works in the Romantic era, including his Requiem and Pavane.
In the literary world, Gaibriel García Márquez (1927-2014) was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, and journalist who is considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century. He is best known for his novels, including "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and "Love in the Time of Cholera."
In the field of science, Gaibriel Lippmann (1845-1921) was a French physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and optics. He is particularly known for his work on color photography and the Lippmann plate.
Another notable figure with the name Gaibriel was Gaibriel Dumont (1680-1749), a Swiss watchmaker and inventor. He is credited with revolutionizing the watchmaking industry by introducing several innovations, including the straight-line lever escapement and the use of jewels in watch movements.
While the name Gaibriel is less common today, it continues to carry a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly within religious and academic circles, where it has been borne by several influential figures throughout the centuries.
People
Gaibriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gaibriel 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
Gaibriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gaibriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gaibriel 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Gaibriel a common name?
We classify Gaibriel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gaibriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Gaibriel was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gaibriel is about 17 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 Gaibriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gaibriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gaibriel 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 Gaibriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gaibriel 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 Gaibriel 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 many people have Gaibriel as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Gaibriel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.