Total births
424
Unisex name · since 1997
Gabryel
Gabryel has 424 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9404
- among boys today
- 424
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Gabryel currently ranks #9404 among unisex names in America, with 424 babies recorded since 1997.
Gabryel has 424 recorded births among boys since 1997, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9404 as of the latest data, more common than 34% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2024.
- #9404 among boys today
- 424 born since 1997
- 2000s peak decade
- 34% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gabryel is currently the #9404 unisex name in America, more common than 34% of boys - 424 born since 1997, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9404
- among boys today
- 424
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Gabryel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9404
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 34% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Gabryel was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
39 babies were named Gabryel in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Gabryel compares
424 Top 47% higher than 53% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Gabryel's all-time total is 16% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gabryel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 424 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Gabryel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gabryel splits its recorded history at 2010: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1997 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gabryel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#9,404
Active since
1997
Gabryel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2024
- Peak year (2008)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Gabryel popularity over time - girls
182 total births recorded since 1993 (Gabryel as girls' name)
Gabryel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Gabryel's strongest decade.
195 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Gabryel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 23
1990s
23 births
- 2000s
2000s
195 births
- 2010s
2010s
171 births
- 2020s 35
2020s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 195 births (46% of all-time use).
Gabryel by state
Where Gabryel concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Gabryel's total US births 1.4%
Even split
6 of 424 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gabryel? ▼
Gabryel has been given to 424 babies in the U.S. since 1997, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9404 as of the latest data. 39 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Gabryel most popular? ▼
Gabryel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 195 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Gabryel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gabryel are Texas (6 births), California (5 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Gabryel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Gabryel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 424 births, and as a girl's name it has 182 births.
How long has the name Gabryel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gabryel since 1997 -- 28 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Gabryel? ▼
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 Gabryel's data
- Gabryel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (195 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Gabryels (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Gabryel
Nearby Names Like Gabryel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gabryel
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
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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, 1997–2024 (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. "Gabryel: #9404 Unisex Name - 424 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gabryel. 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 Gabryel 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.