Rising since 1987, #3,211 for girls today.
Popularity of Gabby since 1961
Babies named Gabby per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 116 |
| 2000s | 278 |
| 2010s | 486 |
| 2020s | 345 |
Meaning & origin
Gabby has been in use as an independent name since at least 1961. While it reached its peak rank of 3,211 only in 2025, it has been on a steady upward trajectory since 1987. The name is most popular in Texas, reflecting a broader Southern preference for nickname-style names. Approximately 1 in 32,801 girls were named Gabby in 2025, making it a relatively rare but increasingly familiar choice. Its rise aligns with a modern trend toward casual, friendly-sounding names.
Gabby is a diminutive of Gabrielle (French feminine form of Gabriel) or Gabriel directly. Gabriel comes from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, meaning 'God is my strength.' As an independent given name, Gabby has been used since the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Where Gabby is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Gabby” around the world
Where Gabby lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gab, Gabs
Sibling names for Gabby
Names that share Gabby's style, for a brother or sister.
