Gabrielle Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationgah-BREE-el / ɡæˈbriːəlFrench; Hebrew
Meaning
French: God is my strength; Hebrew: God is my strength
Historical & Cultural Background
Gabrielle is the feminine form of Gabriel, which has roots in both Hebrew and French. The name has been popular in various cultures, often associated with strength and divine support. In modern times, Gabrielle has been used for both boys and girls, although it is predominantly recognized as a feminine name. Its usage for boys is less common but has seen some interest in recent years.
Trend Summary
Gabrielle has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable preference for the feminine form.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gabriel
- Gabe
International Variants
- Gabriel (Spanish)
- Gabriël (Dutch)
- Gabriele (Italian)
Famous people named Gabrielle
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gabrielle was first seen in the United States in 1973. Gabrielle has ranked as high as #1302 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Kentucky, District of Columbia, Florida, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Gabrielle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gabrielle (2004)
State | Births | Share |
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KY | 19 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1973 | 5 |
1974 | 5 |
1978 | 7 |
1979 | 7 |
1980 | 5 |
1981 | 7 |
1982 | 8 |
1983 | 9 |
1984 | 12 |
1985 | 15 |
1986 | 12 |
1987 | 10 |
1988 | 11 |
1989 | 22 |
1990 | 27 |
1991 | 29 |
1992 | 17 |
1993 | 18 |
1994 | 29 |
1995 | 28 |
1996 | 15 |
1997 | 23 |
1998 | 20 |
1999 | 25 |
2000 | 25 |
2001 | 26 |
2002 | 30 |
2003 | 20 |
2004 | 40 |
2005 | 28 |
2006 | 26 |
2007 | 25 |
2008 | 31 |
2009 | 22 |
2010 | 15 |
2011 | 18 |
2012 | 17 |
2013 | 11 |
2014 | 7 |
2015 | 16 |
2016 | 12 |
2017 | 8 |
2018 | 7 |
2019 | 9 |
2020 | 9 |
2021 | 7 |
2022 | 5 |
2024 | 5 |