Boys name · Illinois
Gabriel in Illinois
Gabriel was the 29th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 243 babies named Gabriel that year. Since 1915, Illinois families have named 14,226 babies Gabriel.
Popularity over time
Gabriel in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 7 | 414th |
| 1936 | 7 | 398th |
| 1959 | 17 | 415th |
| 1972 | 63 | 196th |
| 1985 | 135 | 102nd |
| 1998 | 265 | 65th |
| 2012 | 383 | 36th |
| 2025 | 243 | 29th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 414th in 1915 to 29th in 2025.
The most babies named Gabriel in Illinois in a single year was 487, in 2009. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 2011.
Across the country, Gabriel reached its best rank of 3rd in New Mexico (2003). See Gabriel in every state →
How popular is Gabriel in Illinois?
Gabriel was the 29th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 243 babies named Gabriel that year. Since 1915, Illinois families have named 14,226 babies Gabriel.
How many babies are named Gabriel in Illinois?
In 2025, 243 babies were named Gabriel in Illinois. The most babies named Gabriel in Illinois in a single year was 487, in 2009.
What is the rank of Gabriel in Illinois?
Gabriel ranked 29th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 2011.
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.