Gabrielle
How to say it: gab-ree-EL · /ˌɡæbriˈɛl/
God is my strength; French feminine form of Gabriel, from Hebrew 'Gavri'el'.
Gabrielle was the 612th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 459 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 71% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #887 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #612 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 459 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,222 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −71% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #887 |
| In France, 2025 | #64 among girls’ names, 890 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Gabrielle reached its greatest strength in the 1990s and has receded afterward. Standing far below that peak, it is set to ease down further.
What goes with it
Elegant and mobile across three graceful parts, Gabrielle blends soft flow with crisp finish. Elle gives a sleek short option and Vivienne pairs beautifully alongside.
Parents who love Gabrielle also love
Nicknames
- Gabby
- Gabi
- Bri
- Brielle
- Elle
Honouring a Gabrielle in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gabrielle is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #64 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #460.
Famous people named Gabrielle
- Gabrielle Union (born 1972)American actress, singer and model
- Gabrielle Anwar (born 1970)British actress
- Gabrielle Carteris (born 1961)American actress
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