Gabriele is a name of Italian origin, derived from the male given name Gabriel. The name Gabriel has its roots in Hebrew and means "God is my strength" or "Hero of God." It is often associated with the archangel Gabriel from Christian and Islamic traditions.
In Italy, Gabriele has been used as both a masculine and feminine given name for centuries. In the Middle Ages, it was primarily given to boys, but over time, it became more commonly used for girls as well. Today, Gabriele is considered a unisex name in Italy and beyond.
Some famous people with the name Gabriele include:
* Gabriele d'Annunzio (1863-1938), an Italian poet, playwright, and novelist
* Gabriele Münter (1877-1962), a German painter associated with Expressionism and Der Blaue Reiter group
* Gabriele Tinti (born 1940), an Italian opera singer known for his powerful baritone voice
In literature, the name Gabriele appears in several works, such as in "The Life of the Virgin Mary" by Jacobus de Voragine, where Saint Gabriel is mentioned as the archangel who announced the birth of Jesus to Mary. The name also appears in the epic poem "Paradise Lost" by John Milton, where it is the name of one of the fallen angels.
Overall, Gabriele is a unique and historic name with deep roots in Italian culture and tradition. Its meaning and association with the archangel Gabriel make it a powerful and significant choice for parents looking to give their child a name with special significance.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Gabriele in the United States from 1954 to 2022. Over this period, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of this name.
From 1954 to 1973, the number of births with the name Gabriele fluctuated between 8 and 22 per year. However, starting from 1974, we see a notable rise in its popularity, with the number of births ranging from 12 to 64 between 1974 and 2005.
The peak of popularity for this name occurred in 1990 when there were 64 births recorded. This high point was followed by several years where the popularity of the name remained relatively stable, with the number of births ranging from 38 to 88 between 1992 and 2000.
Since then, the popularity of the name Gabriele has gradually decreased. From 2001 onwards, the annual number of births with this name ranged from a high of 76 in 2002 to a low of 5 in 2021, with an overall trend of decline over time.
In total, there were 2068 births recorded with the name Gabriele in the United States between 1954 and 2022. These statistics illustrate how the popularity of this name has evolved over several decades, rising to significant heights in the late 1980s and early 1990s before gradually declining in recent years.