Total births
1,290
Unisex name · since 1970
Gabriell
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 1,290 babies named Gabriell, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,290
- total births
- 1970–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Gabriell is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,290 have been recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Gabriell recorded 1,290 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2021.
- 1,290 total births
- 1970–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,290 girls have been named Gabriell since 1970, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,290
- total births
- 1970–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Gabriell was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
144 babies were named Gabriell in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Gabriell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gabriell's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 144, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gabriell at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Gabriell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2021
- Peak year (1989)
- 144
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Gabriell popularity over time - boys
414 total births recorded since 1986 (Gabriell as boys' name)
Gabriell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Gabriell's strongest decade.
465 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Gabriell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
233 births
- 1990s
1990s
458 births
- 2000s
2000s
465 births
- 2010s 109
2010s
109 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 465 births (36% of all-time use).
How Gabriell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Gabriell's total volume
Gabriell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Gabriell by state
Where Gabriell concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 120 | 9.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 45 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 26 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #8 | California | | 6 | 0.5% |
New York share of Gabriell's total US births 9.3%
Even split
120 of 1,290 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Gabriell appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gabriell? ▼
1,290 babies have been named Gabriell since 1970. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1989 with 144 births.
When was Gabriell most popular? ▼
Gabriell was most popular in the 2000s decade with 465 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Gabriell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gabriell are New York (120 births), Texas (45 births), Georgia (26 births).
Is Gabriell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Gabriell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,290 births, and as a boy's name it has 414 births.
How long has the name Gabriell been used? ▼
Gabriell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 52 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Gabriell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gabrielle, Gabriella, Gabriela, Gabriel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gabriell's data
- Gabriell's decade-level peak was the 2000s (465 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Gabriells (120 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Gabriell
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gabriell
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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, 1970–2021 (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. "Gabriell: Baby Name Since 1970 - 1,290 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gabriell. 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 Gabriell 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.