Gabe Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGAYB / /ɡeɪb/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my strength; English: short form of Gabriel
Historical & Cultural Background
Gabe is often used as a diminutive of Gabriel, which has biblical origins. The name Gabriel is associated with the archangel in Judeo-Christian traditions. Gabe has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a standalone name. It reflects a modern trend of using shorter, more casual names.
Trend Summary
Gabe has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gab
- Gabby
International Variants
- Gábor (Hungarian)
- Gabriele (Italian)
- Gavril (Russian)
Famous people named Gabe
Gabe Newell is a co-founder of the video game company Valve Corporation, known for developing the Half-Life series.
Gabe Kapler is a former professional baseball player and current manager of the San Francisco Giants.
Gabe Davis is an American football player who plays as a wide receiver in the NFL.
Gabe Brown is an author and speaker known for his work in regenerative agriculture.
Fictional characters named Gabe
Gabe is a character in the video game series 'The Walking Dead', known for his role in the story.
Gabe is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often depicted as a friend of the main characters.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gabe was first seen in the United States in 1880. Gabe has ranked as high as #1224 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Louisiana, California, Utah, Minnesota, and Iowa. In the past 5 years the name Gabe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gabe (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 18 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 20 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 29 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 30 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 35 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 45 |
| 1972 | 62 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1974 | 44 |
| 1975 | 56 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 58 |
| 1978 | 39 |
| 1979 | 35 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1998 | 51 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 85 |
| 2001 | 106 |
| 2002 | 90 |
| 2003 | 113 |
| 2004 | 120 |
| 2005 | 126 |
| 2006 | 118 |
| 2007 | 123 |
| 2008 | 112 |
| 2009 | 109 |
| 2010 | 91 |
| 2011 | 125 |
| 2012 | 103 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 22 |