Liamgabriel
Combination of the masculine names Liam and Gabriel from Hebrew origins.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Liamgabriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Liamgabriel today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Liamgabriel births was 2014 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Liamgabriel. 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 Liamgabriel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2014
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,723
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Liamgabriel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Liamgabriel from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Liamgabriel 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 Liamgabriel 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 Liamgabriel
The name Liamgabriel is a unique and intriguing combination of two distinct names, Liam and Gabriel, each with its own rich historical roots and cultural significance. While it is a relatively modern invention, it draws upon the legacies of these two time-honored monikers.
The first part of the name, Liam, is a popular Irish name derived from the ancient Gaelic name Lughaidh, meaning "warrior" or "valiant." It is closely linked to the Celtic god Lugh, who was revered for his skills in battle and his mastery of various crafts. The name gained widespread popularity in the 20th century and has since become a beloved choice for parents seeking a name with strong cultural ties.
On the other hand, Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin, bearing the meaning "God is my strength" or "man of God." It is a name deeply rooted in Judeo-Christian tradition, as it is the name of an archangel mentioned in the Bible. Gabriel is revered in various religious texts as a messenger of God and a bringer of important revelations.
While the combination of Liamgabriel is a relatively modern invention, each component name has a long and storied history. Liam, for instance, can be traced back to the early medieval period, with notable figures such as Liam O'Conor (1140-1186), a renowned King of Connacht in Ireland. Gabriel, on the other hand, has been recorded in religious texts for centuries, with one of the earliest mentions being in the Book of Daniel in the Hebrew Bible.
Throughout history, both names have been borne by notable individuals from various walks of life. Liam Neeson (born 1952), the acclaimed Irish actor, is perhaps one of the most famous modern bearers of the name Liam. Gabriel García Márquez (1927-2014), the Nobel Prize-winning Colombian author, is a prominent example of the name Gabriel's enduring popularity.
Other notable figures include Liam O'Flaherty (1896-1984), an Irish novelist and short story writer, and Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), the French composer renowned for his works in the Romantic era. Additionally, Gabriel García Moreno (1821-1875), the former President of Ecuador, and Gabriel Dumont (1837-1906), a Métis leader and military commander, stand as testaments to the global reach and diverse cultural contexts in which these names have been embraced.
Liamgabriel, while a unique and modern combination, carries with it the rich legacies of two deeply rooted names, each with its own fascinating history, cultural significance, and notable bearers throughout the ages.
People
Liamgabriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Liamgabriel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Liamgabriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Liamgabriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Liamgabriel 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Liamgabriel a common name?
We classify Liamgabriel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Liamgabriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Liamgabriel was 2014, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Liamgabriel is about 8 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 Liamgabriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Liamgabriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Liamgabriel 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 Liamgabriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Liamgabriel 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 Liamgabriel 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 are called Liamgabriel?
See how many people share the name Liamgabriel on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.