How Many People Are Named Gamaliel?
Complete statistics for the name Gamaliel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gamaliel means 'God's reward' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1,825 people bearing the name, making up just 1 in 180,837 Americans. The majority, 61%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life path number 33 is associated with spiritual leadership and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 1,914 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: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gamaliel Through the Generations
People named Gamaliel have seen their peak popularity in 2004 when there were 56 births, but since then, the trend has been slowly declining. With an average age of 28, most Gamaleils are young adults, with 1,170 under 30 and 655 aged between 30 and 60. Only 89 Gamaleils are over 60, indicating that it's a relatively new name in the American landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gamaliel's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Gamaliel
How Many People Have the Name Gamaliel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,825 people in the United States currently share the name Gamaliel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 180,837 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gamaliel a Common or Rare Name?
Gamaliel 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 Gamaliel Mean?
Gamaliel means "God's reward" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gamaliel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gamaliel Most Popular?
The name Gamaliel reached peak popularity in 2004, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Gamaliel?
Approximately 1,825 people named Gamaliel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,914. That works out to roughly 1 in 180,837 Americans.
Is Gamaliel a rare name?
Gamaliel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 180,837 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gamaliel mean?
Gamaliel means "God's reward" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Gamaliel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gamaliel are male and 0% are female.
When was Gamaliel most popular?
Gamaliel peaked in 2004 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.