Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength". It is derived from the Hebrew word "gabri'el" which means "strength of God". Gabriel is also one of the seven archangels in Abrahamic religions and is often associated with the announcement of important events such as the births of Jesus Christ and John the Baptist.
The name Gabe is a short form or diminutive of Gabriel. It has been used independently since at least the 19th century, although its popularity has varied over time. In recent years, it has become more popular in English-speaking countries. According to Social Security Administration data, Gabe was among the top 500 boys' names in the United States between 2007 and 2016.
Some notable figures with the name Gabriel or its variants include American actor Gabriel Macht ("Suits"), French footballer Gabriel Batistuta, and English musician Gabriel O'Donnell (Babyshambles). However, it is important to note that these individuals are not being referenced in relation to any specific traits or characteristics associated with their names.
In summary, Gabe is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength". It has been used independently for some time and its popularity has varied over the years. While there are some notable figures who share this name, they are not being mentioned in reference to any traits or characteristics associated with it.
The name Gabe saw a significant increase in popularity over the late 20th and early 21st centuries. In the early years (1880-1950), there were fewer than 15 births per year on average, with many years having less than 10 births. However, starting around 1963, the number of annual births began to rise steadily, reaching over 100 births per year in 2001 and peaking at 126 births in 2005.
This trend continued until about 2012, after which the popularity of the name Gabe started to decline. From 2013 onwards, the annual number of births with the name Gabe was consistently below 100, reaching as low as 35 births in 2022. Despite this recent decrease in popularity, the total number of births for the name Gabe over the entire period (1880-2023) is an impressive 4061.