Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
#2
Gabrielle
GirlFrench, Hebrew· “God is my strength”
- Meaning
- God is my strength
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- GA-bree-ehl
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #633
- US babies 2025
- 459
- Best rank
- #46 (1999)
- Peak year
- 1998
Meaning and origin of Gabrielle
Gabrielle is a French and Hebrew name that means “God is my strength”.
Gabrielle is the French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, usually translated as "God is my strength." Gabriel is one of the archangels named in the Bible, the messenger who announces the births of John the Baptist and Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. The fashion designer Coco Chanel was born Gabrielle Chanel, one of the best-known bearers of the name. Gabrielle is graceful and polished, with a slightly French air, and it has plenty of nicknames: Gabby, Gabi, Brielle and Elle. Gabriella, the Italian form, is a popular alternative with a softer ending.
Popularity over time
Gabrielle first appears in US Social Security records in 1890. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 69 different years, starting in 1957. Its best national rank was #46 in 1999, and the most babies received it in 1998, when 6,201 were named Gabrielle. In 2025, 459 babies were named Gabrielle, and it ranked #633 nationally. That is 71% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,388 in 1920, #1,773 in 1950, #404 in 1980, #49 in 2000, #94 in 2010, and #633 in 2025. Of the 138,782 US girls named Gabrielle since records began, 36% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 47,023 babies. Since 2010, 22,328 more have been named Gabrielle.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Madeline, Sierra, Sabrina, Bailey, and Autumn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gabrielle ranked highest in Delaware, Missouri, and Connecticut.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | #191 | 5 |
| Missouri | #403 | 15 |
| Connecticut | #420 | 7 |
| Idaho | #432 | 5 |
| Louisiana | #445 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Gabrielle over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Gabrielle is usually pronounced GA-bree-ehl, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with G and ends in “-le”.
Middle names for Gabrielle
A few middle names that flow with Gabrielle: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gabrielle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gabrielle mean?
Gabrielle is a French and Hebrew name that means “God is my strength”.
What is the origin of the name Gabrielle?
Gabrielle has French and Hebrew roots. Gabrielle is the French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, usually translated as "God is my strength." Gabriel is one of the archangels named in the Bible, the messenger who announces the births of John the Baptist and Jesus in the Gospel of Luke.
Is Gabrielle a popular name?
Yes. Gabrielle ranked #633 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Gabrielle a boy or girl name?
Gabrielle is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Gabrielle over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Gabrielle?
Gabrielle is usually pronounced GA-bree-ehl. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings