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.

#6,317 of 72,339
all-time among girls
1,290
born since 1970
2000s
peak 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.

  • #6,317 of 72,339 all-time among girls
  • 1,290 born since 1970
  • 2000s peak decade

Data updated Aug 2026

The verdict

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gabriell ranks #6,317 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 1,290 born since 1970, peaking in the 2000s.

#6,317 of 72,339
all-time among girls
1,290
born since 1970
2000s
peak decade
Above the archive median
All-time archive position

Gabriell's 1,290 recorded births place it above 91.26% of the 72,339 girls names in the full SSA archive.

12 jurisdictions
State-record footprint

12 jurisdictions carry state-level records, led by New York.

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 popularity over time - girls

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2021

Last recorded 2021
Peak year (1989)
144
Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
050100150200 197019841989199419992004200920142021 7

Gabriell popularity over time - boys

414 total births recorded since 1986 (Gabriell as boys' name)

Unisex variant - 414 births
051015202530 19861995200020052010201520212025 6

Gabriell by decade

2000s is the heaviest window (465 births, 36% of the file).

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

births

What this shows Peak: 2000s at 465 births (36% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of August 2026

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 Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%2%4%6%8%10%12% 050100150200 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year -37, 8.3%-46, 7.1%-47, 4%-137, 3.6%-139, 3.3%-31, 8.3%-145, 2.4%-44, 4.3%-145, 2.6%-37, 5.4%-111, 5.8%-111, 8.4%-36, 5.3%-66, 4.6%-81, 3%Gabriell-52, 11.2%Gabriell
Gabriell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Gabriell by state

Where Gabriell concentrates geographically, total births since 1970

Geographically diffuse
Top 8 states by recorded births for the name Gabriell
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. All-time, it sits at #6,317 of 72,339 girls' names by recorded births. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1989 with 144 births.
Where does Gabriell sit in the SSA name archive?
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gabriell ranks #6,317 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). All-time ordinal matches browse popularity (total births DESC); the current ordinal uses the null SSA file. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
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

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Keep exploring Gabriell

Nearby Names Like Gabriell

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gabriell

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Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span

Two nationwide peer axes for Gabriell: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.

Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.

Data Sources

Data as of August 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).

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 August 2026.