Gabe

Gabe - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Gabe at a glance

Gabe is ranked #3899 among boy baby names in 2021, with 5 births in 2021. It peaked in 1971 at #1193 and first appeared on the charts in 1919.

Rank in 2021
#3899
Births in 2021
5
Peak year
1971 (#1193)
First appeared
1919
Trend
#2566 in 2016 → #3899 in 2021 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 301,319 boys
Visitor rating
4.6/5 (5 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Gabe appeared on the charts for the first time in 1919 on position #1559. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gabe and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gabe? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Gabe. The baby boy name Gabe was given to 5 baby boys in 2021, ranking #3899 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 301,319 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gabe peaked in popularity 55 years ago in 1971 on position 1193.



Famous with this name

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How would you rate Gabe, 1-5?

Rating: 4.6/5 (5 recent votes)


Gabe is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gabe is currently topping the baby name charts in Louisiana at position #853 - and is the least popular in Louisiana at position #853.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Gabe is where you live.


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Gabe origin and meaning

Gabe is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Gabe, pop culture references for the name Gabe and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Gabe

We've found the following names that sound similar to Gabe, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20213899
20193070
20183138
20162566
20151926
20141954
20133522
20121774
20111443
20101992
20091555
20081841
20071380
20061510
20051286
20041279
20031357
20021424
20011325
20001857
19992438
19982767
19972912
19781788
19771499
19761668
19751423
19741238
19731658
19721248
19711193
19701647
19691714
19671314
19641354
19631233
19621420
19611407
19591641
19571664
19191559

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Louisiana853

Even more about Gabe


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Gabe a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Gabe?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1971
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Gabe
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 301,319
Letter count 4
Syllable count 1
Year first discovered 1919
2021 births +5

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