Rising since 1988, #1,186 for boys today.
Popularity of Gadiel since 1978
Babies named Gadiel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 482 |
| 2010s | 930 |
| 2020s | 1,066 |
Meaning & origin
Gadiel is a biblical name with a steady presence in the United States since 1978, when it first appeared in Social Security records. Its highest popularity to date came in 2024, when it reached its peak rank, and it has been on a rising trajectory since 1988. The name is relatively rare, with about 1 in 9873 boys receiving it in 2025. It is most frequently used in California, Indiana, and Illinois. As a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my fortune,' it carries religious and historical significance while remaining distinctive in modern use.
Gadiel is a Hebrew name formed from elements meaning 'fortune' or 'luck' (gad) and 'God' (el). It appears in the Bible as the name of a leader from the tribe of Zebulun in the Book of Numbers. Historically used by Jewish communities, it has also been adopted in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly among Sephardic Jews.
Where Gadiel is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Gadiel” around the world
Where Gadiel 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: Gadi, Gad, El
Sibling names for Gadiel
Names that share Gadiel's style, for a brother or sister.
