Declining since 2016.
Popularity of Sabriel since 2004
Babies named Sabriel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sabriel's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45 | 11 |
| 2010s | 76 | 28 |
| 2020s | 38 | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Sabriel is a modern invention that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2004, making it a relatively recent name. It reached its highest usage in 2021, though it has never been common enough to enter the top 1,000 rankings. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2016, suggesting a peak in the mid-2010s. Despite its novelty, Sabriel carries a lyrical, fantasy-inspired sound, likely influenced by the 1995 novel of the same name by Garth Nix. It is used for both boys and girls, though more frequently for girls. Its resemblance to established names like Sabrina and Gabriel gives it a familiar yet distinctive feel.
Sabriel is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2004. It appears to be a combination of the sounds from names such as Sabrina (of uncertain Celtic origin) and Gabriel (Hebrew: 'God is my strength'), possibly influenced by the fantasy novel 'Sabriel' (1995) by Garth Nix. The name has no historical or traditional etymology.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sab, Brie, Sabi
Sibling names for Sabriel
Names that share Sabriel's style, for a brother or sister.
