Gabrielle Boy

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationgah-BREE-el / ɡæˈbriːəl

French; 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

Fictional characters 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)

StateBirthsShare
KY 19
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19735
19745
19787
19797
19805
19817
19828
19839
198412
198515
198612
198710
198811
198922
199027
199129
199217
199318
199429
199528
199615
199723
199820
199925
200025
200126
200230
200320
200440
200528
200626
200725
200831
200922
201015
201118
201217
201311
20147
201516
201612
20178
20187
20199
20209
20217
20225
20245