Gabe, derived from Gabriel, is of Hebrew origin and translates to "God is my strength". It is popular in various forms across different cultures. In the Bible, Gabriel is an archangel who serves as a messenger of God. The name Gabe gained prominence in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, with its popularity peaking in the United States around the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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.