Total births
1,023
Boys' name · since 1979
Jabriel
Jabriel has 1,023 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5317
- among boys today
- 1,023
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jabriel is the #5317 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,023 recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Jabriel recorded 1,023 times among boys since 1979, holding rank #5317 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, 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 1979 to 2025.
- #5317 among boys today
- 1,023 born since 1979
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jabriel is currently the #5317 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 1,023 born since 1979, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5317
- among boys today
- 1,023
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Jabriel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5317
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Jabriel was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
42 babies were named Jabriel in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Jabriel compares
1,023 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Jabriel's all-time total is 179% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jabriel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,023 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jabriel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jabriel's full recorded timeline at 2003, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jabriel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#5,317
Active since
1979
Jabriel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Jabriel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jabriel's strongest decade.
299 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Jabriel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 57
1980s
57 births
- 1990s
1990s
249 births
- 2000s
2000s
299 births
- 2010s
2010s
286 births
- 2020s
2020s
125 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 299 births (29% of all-time use).
How Jabriel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jabriel's total volume
Jabriel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jabriel by state
Where Jabriel concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 55 | 5.4% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
Pennsylvania share of Jabriel's total US births 5.4%
Even split
55 of 1,023 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jabriel? ▼
1,023 babies have been named Jabriel since 1979. It currently ranks #5317 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 42 births.
When was Jabriel most popular? ▼
Jabriel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 299 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Jabriel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jabriel are Pennsylvania (55 births), California (10 births), Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Jabriel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jabriel since 1979 -- 47 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jabriel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jabari, Jabril, Jabez, Jabbar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jabriel's data
- Jabriel's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (299 total births) through the 2020s (125) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Jabriels (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Jabriel
Nearby Names Like Jabriel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jabriel
Jabari Boy
#1022 9,768 births
Jabril Boy
#3423 1,675 births
Jabez Boy
#5909 1,134 births
Jabbar Boy
752 births
Jabin Boy
#7880 626 births
Compare Jabriel side by side: Jabriel vs Jabari Jabriel vs Jabril Jabriel vs Jabez
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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, 1979–2025 (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. "Jabriel: #5317 Boys' Name - 1,023 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jabriel. 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 Jabriel 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.