Gabe Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gabe is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength.' It evolved from the Biblical Hebrew Gabri'el and is now commonly used in English. The name has positive traits associated with strength and reliability. It is connected to the Biblical archangel Gabriel and gained popularity in the late 20th century.
The name Gabe is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gabe has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Gabe' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2038th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2095th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1774th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1413th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3080th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1447th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2440th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Gabe' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gabe"
Pronunciation
/ɡeɪb/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Gabe is derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, which means 'God is my strength.'
Meaning
God is my strength
Language Evolution
Gabriel (Hebrew), Gabri'el (Biblical Hebrew), Gabe (English)
Biblical Background
Gabe is a diminutive form of Gabriel, who is an archangel in the Bible known for delivering messages from God.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century as a standalone name.
Variants & Derivatives
Gabriel, Gabi, Gabe, Gaby
Modern Popularity & Image
Gabe is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with strength and reliability.
Famous People
Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve Corporation, Gabe Kapler, former Major League Baseball player and manager
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gabe"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gabe"
"Gabe" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2038th of 7545 | 248 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2095th of 6773 | 229 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1774th of 7552 | 370 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1413th of 10718 | 595 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3080th of 16616 | 296 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1447th of 24088 | 1,580 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2440th of 23106 | 655 |
Regional Popularity of "Gabe" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
91.55% 2166th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
37.59% 1043rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.22% 1563rd/2937 |
- |
43.15% 1518th/3518 |
31.55% 1276th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.87% 1002nd/4582 |
44.71% 2309th/5164 |
25.73% 1882nd/7313 |
28.93% 2159th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.16% 2078th/3984 |
67.17% 3014th/4487 |
56.49% 3854th/6822 |
48.45% 3041st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Gabe" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gabe"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gabe" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.