Rising since 2017, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Gabbi since 2000
Babies named Gabbi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Gabbi is a modern feminine name that entered U.S. records in 2000 as a creative spelling of the nickname Gabby. It reached its peak rank of 13,208 in 2019, with about 1 in 267,878 girls receiving the name in 2025. The name has been rising in popularity since 2017, reflecting a broader trend toward short, vowel-ending names with a friendly, approachable feel. Despite its recent emergence, Gabbi carries the long history of the biblical Gabriel, lending it a subtle depth. While not linked to any particular region in the U.S., its simplicity and charm make it a fresh alternative to more common Gabrielle variants.
Gabbi is a modern diminutive of Gabrielle, itself the French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew name Gavri'el meaning 'God is my strength.' The spelling Gabbi emerged in the late 20th century as a playful, streamlined variant, likely influenced by nicknames like Gabby. It has been used in the United States since at least 2000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gab, Gabs
Sibling names for Gabbi
Names that share Gabbi's style, for a brother or sister.
