Boys name · Iowa
Gabriel in Iowa
Gabriel was the 36th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 67 babies named Gabriel that year. Since 1972, Iowa families have named 3,272 babies Gabriel.
Popularity over time
Gabriel in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 13 | 180th |
| 1980 | 32 | 116th |
| 1987 | 15 | 160th |
| 1995 | 43 | 96th |
| 2002 | 137 | 26th |
| 2010 | 120 | 23rd |
| 2017 | 79 | 37th |
| 2025 | 67 | 36th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 180th in 1972 to 36th in 2025.
The most babies named Gabriel in Iowa in a single year was 140, in 2003. Its best showing was 20th 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 Iowa?
Gabriel was the 36th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 67 babies named Gabriel that year. Since 1972, Iowa families have named 3,272 babies Gabriel.
How many babies are named Gabriel in Iowa?
In 2025, 67 babies were named Gabriel in Iowa. The most babies named Gabriel in Iowa in a single year was 140, in 2003.
What is the rank of Gabriel in Iowa?
Gabriel ranked 36th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 20th 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.