Declining since 1998, #632 for girls today.
Popularity of Gabrielle since 1890
Babies named Gabrielle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 29 |
| 1900s | 70 |
| 1910s | 283 |
| 1920s | 344 |
| 1930s | 223 |
| 1940s | 346 |
| 1950s | 790 |
| 1960s | 2,241 |
| 1970s | 3,774 |
| 1980s | 11,513 |
| 1990s | 49,818 |
| 2000s | 47,023 |
| 2010s | 18,586 |
| 2020s | 3,742 |
Meaning & origin
Gabrielle has been a consistent presence on American baby name charts since the Social Security Administration began tracking in 1890. The name reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking 632nd that year, but has since been on a falling trajectory. In 2025, it was given to approximately 1 in every 3,502 newborn girls, maintaining steady use. The name is particularly favored in Delaware, Idaho, and Missouri, reflecting regional preferences. As a French feminine variant of the archangel Gabriel, Gabrielle carries a strong biblical heritage while offering a softer, elegant sound.
Gabrielle is the French feminine form of Gabriel, which derives from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, composed of 'gever' (strong man) and 'El' (God). The name Gabriel appears in the Bible as an archangel who delivers important messages. Gabrielle has been used in France since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Where Gabrielle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Gabrielle” around the world
Where Gabrielle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#50
in 2024
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
New Zealand
13
babies in 2025
Quebec
55
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gabby, Gab, Brielle, Elle
Sibling names for Gabrielle
Names that share Gabrielle's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Isabelle, Sophie, Juliette, Chloe, Madeline, Alexis, Angelique, Arielle, Brianna, Danielle, Desiree, Mariah, Natalie, Adriane, Angely, Elyssa, Gisselle, Jacquelin, Kiersten, Michaela, Nicholette, Nicolle, Rachelle, Richelle, Emmanuelle, Gizelle, Jackqueline, Jaquelin, Jaquelyn, Jocelyne, Lizzette, Michaele, Michaelle, Stefany, Veronique, Adrielle, Ambrielle, Andreah, Angelea, Angelise, Christelle, Darielle, Emanuelle, Erielle, Griselle, Janielle, Lissett, Michaelyn, Mishelle, Nathalee, Raquelle, Simonne, Vallerie, Abigaelle, Arrielle, Audrielle, Azrielle, Camielle, Chantalle, Jaquelyne, Karielle, Lizzett, Mishell, Raguel, Antoinett, Isabele, Maryori, Dennisse, Gizzelle, Guiselle, Jaquelinne, Lizzete, Melainie, Pavielle, Yanelle, Yaqueline
Brothers: Gabriel, Julian, Sebastian, Oliver, Nathan, Rene, Geremy, Danthony, Jariel, Micahel, Michale, Rapheal, Raziel, Angelus, Emanual, Emmanual, Ichael, Joniel, Leviathan, Mikhael, Amenadiel, Andriel, Antonious, Gabreil, Huriel, Jermone, Nathanyel, Lathaniel, Emmanuell, Gabrien, Jossiel, Krystofer, Ramiel
Names like Gabrielle
Names whose popularity has moved with Gabrielle's over the last 50 years.
