Boys name · Virginia
Gabriel in Virginia
Gabriel was the 38th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 173 babies named Gabriel that year. Since 1962, Virginia families have named 8,475 babies Gabriel.
Popularity over time
Gabriel in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 | 519th |
| 1976 | 27 | 171st |
| 1984 | 32 | 163rd |
| 1992 | 49 | 135th |
| 2001 | 225 | 44th |
| 2009 | 340 | 26th |
| 2017 | 258 | 31st |
| 2025 | 173 | 38th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 519th in 1962 to 38th in 2025.
The most babies named Gabriel in Virginia in a single year was 356, in 2011. Its best showing was 15th among boys names in 2013.
Across the country, Gabriel reached its best rank of 3rd in New Mexico (2003). See Gabriel in every state →
How popular is Gabriel in Virginia?
Gabriel was the 38th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 173 babies named Gabriel that year. Since 1962, Virginia families have named 8,475 babies Gabriel.
How many babies are named Gabriel in Virginia?
In 2025, 173 babies were named Gabriel in Virginia. The most babies named Gabriel in Virginia in a single year was 356, in 2011.
What is the rank of Gabriel in Virginia?
Gabriel ranked 38th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 15th among boys names in 2013.
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.