Total births
147
Boys' name · since 1914
Gabor
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 147 babies named Gabor, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 147
- total births
- 1914–2020
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
147 boys have been named Gabor since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Gabor recorded 147 times among boys since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2020.
- 147 total births
- 1914–2020 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
147 boys have been named Gabor since 1914, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2020.
- 147
- total births
- 1914–2020
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Gabor was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
11 babies were named Gabor in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Gabor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gabor's full recorded timeline at 1967, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1917, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1962 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gabor at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Gabor popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2020
- Peak year (1962)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Gabor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Gabor's strongest decade.
51 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Gabor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 16
1910s
16 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
- 1960s
1960s
51 births
- 1970s
1970s
36 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 51 births (35% of all-time use).
Gabor by state
Where Gabor concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 3.4% |
California share of Gabor's total US births 3.4%
5 of 147 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gabor? ▼
147 babies have been named Gabor since 1914. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 1962 with 11 births.
When was Gabor most popular? ▼
Gabor was most popular in the 1960s decade with 51 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Gabor most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gabor are California (5 births).
How long has the name Gabor been used? ▼
Gabor has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 107 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Gabor? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gabriel, Gabe, Gabino, Gabrial, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gabor's data
- Gabor's decade-level peak was the 1960s (51 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gabors (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gabor
Nearby Names Like Gabor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gabor
Gabriel Boy
#43 395,778 births
Gabe Boy
#4575 4,110 births
Gabino Boy
#3109 2,573 births
Gabrial Boy
1,627 births
Gabriele Boy
#4934 890 births
Compare Gabor side by side: Gabor vs Gabriel Gabor vs Gabe Gabor vs Gabino
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gabor: Baby Name Since 1914 - 147 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gabor. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gabor draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.