Gabriela
Peaked at #102 nationally in 2003, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1903, Gabriela has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Gabriela — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#102
in 2003
Current rank
#298
in 2024
Years tracked
109
1903–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1903, Gabriela reached its peak popularity for girls in 2003, ranking #102 nationally with 3,361 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #232 (2014) to #298 (2024) — a 22% drop.
As of 2024, Gabriela ranks #298 nationally for girls, with 1,059 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #298 | 1,059 |
| 2023 | #297 | 1,047 |
| 2022 | #339 | 955 |
| 2021 | #344 | 927 |
| 2020 | #322 | 961 |
| 2019 | #336 | 954 |
| 2018 | #325 | 1,003 |
| 2017 | #281 | 1,158 |
Gabriela — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2548
in 1986
Last ranked
#6780
in 2007
Years tracked
31
1974–2007
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1974, Gabriela reached its peak popularity for boys in 1986, ranking #2548 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Gabriela hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2007, when it stood at #6780.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #6,780 | 12 |
| 2006 | #7,088 | 11 |
| 2005 | #9,442 | 7 |
| 2004 | #8,391 | 8 |
| 2003 | #8,974 | 7 |
| 2002 | #7,890 | 8 |
| 2001 | #11,131 | 5 |
| 2000 | #7,687 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Gabriela most popular?
Gabriela was most popular in 2003, when it ranked #102 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gabriela becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Gabriela?
At least 85,577 babies have been recorded with the name Gabriela in the US since 1903, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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