Boys name · California
Gabriel in California
Gabriel was the 43rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 742 babies named Gabriel that year. Since 1915, California families have named 66,744 babies Gabriel.
Popularity over time
Gabriel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 9 | 244th |
| 1931 | 19 | 237th |
| 1946 | 39 | 271st |
| 1962 | 178 | 175th |
| 1978 | 767 | 48th |
| 1994 | 1,373 | 46th |
| 2009 | 1,653 | 26th |
| 2025 | 742 | 43rd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 244th in 1915 to 43rd in 2025.
The most babies named Gabriel in California in a single year was 1,979, in 2003. Its best showing was 23rd among boys names in 2010.
Across the country, Gabriel reached its best rank of 3rd in New Mexico (2003). See Gabriel in every state →
How popular is Gabriel in California?
Gabriel was the 43rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 742 babies named Gabriel that year. Since 1915, California families have named 66,744 babies Gabriel.
How many babies are named Gabriel in California?
In 2025, 742 babies were named Gabriel in California. The most babies named Gabriel in California in a single year was 1,979, in 2003.
What is the rank of Gabriel in California?
Gabriel ranked 43rd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd among boys names in 2010.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.