Gabrielle is a captivating name of French origin, meaning "God is my strength." It is a derivative of the German name Gabriella, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, an angelic figure from Jewish and Christian traditions. The name Gabrielle has been popular among royalty, with Gabrielle of France being a notable historical figure, the daughter of King Francis I. It is often associated with creativity and elegance, reflecting its European roots. In English-speaking countries, Gabrielle may be pronounced with either a soft 'g' as in "meet" or a hard 'g' as in "go," depending on regional variations.
The name Gabrielle experienced fluctuations in popularity over the decades, with peaks in the late 1980s and mid-1990s, reaching a high of 34 births in 1994. Since then, its popularity has steadily declined, with only 5 births recorded in 2022. Overall, Gabrielle has been given to 780 newborn girls since 1973.