How Many People Are Named Gabe?
Complete statistics for the name Gabe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gabe, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 98,800 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 3,340 people named Gabe living in the US, it's a name that stands out. Interestingly, over half of those named Gabe are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 4,075 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gabe Through the Generations
Gabe has seen its popularity rise and fall over the decades, peaking in 2005 with 126 births. Today, the average age of someone named Gabe is 41, indicating that while it's still a relatively young name, it's been around long enough to see a few generations grow up. The current trend shows a decline, but with 55% of Gabe's under 30, it remains a name associated with youth and modernity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gabe's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Gabe
How Many People Have the Name Gabe?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 597 people in the United States currently share the name Gabe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 555,191 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gabe a Common or Rare Name?
Gabe is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Gabe Mean?
Gabe means "creative variant of Gabriel" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gabe in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gabe Most Popular?
The name Gabe reached peak popularity in 2005, with 126 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gabe?
Approximately 597 people named Gabe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 597. That works out to roughly 1 in 555,191 Americans.
Is Gabe a rare name?
Gabe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 555,191 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gabe mean?
Gabe means "creative variant of Gabriel" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Gabe more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gabe are male and 0% are female.
When was Gabe most popular?
Gabe peaked in 2005 with 126 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.