Gabriel is a male given name of Hebrew origin that means "God is my strength." It is also the name of one of the seven archangels in Abrahamic religions. The name Gabriel is derived from the Hebrew words "geber" meaning "strength" and "El" meaning "God." In Christian tradition, Gabriel is known as the angel who announced the birth of Jesus to Mary, making it a significant name in religious history. Despite its biblical origins, the name Gabriel has been widely used throughout various cultures and countries around the world, including Spain, France, Italy, and even as far as Scandinavia. It has also inspired numerous variations such as Gabriele, Gabe, Gavriel, and Gabriël among others.
The name Grabiel has had a varied history of popularity in the United States over the past century. In the early years recorded (1919), there were only 6 births each year until it reached 8 in 1928 and then fluctuated between 5 and 8 births per year for several decades.
There was a notable increase in popularity starting in the mid-1970s. In 1975, the number of births with the name Grabiel jumped to 24, reaching a peak of 20 births in 1977. This trend continued until the late 1980s when the numbers began to fluctuate again.
The total number of births with the name Grabiel over this period is 645, as recorded from 1919 to 2023. Despite its ups and downs in popularity, it's clear that the name Grabiel has been a part of American naming culture for quite some time.