The name Gaby is a diminutive of the French feminine given name Gabrielle, which means "God is my strength" in Hebrew. It has been used as an independent name since the late 19th century. The name has gained popularity due to its association with famous personalities such as French actress and singer Gabin (Jean Louis Aubert) and American film actress and dancer Gaby Douglas.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Gaby has seen a varied trend in popularity over time in the United States. Here's a breakdown of the data:
- In 1956, there were 5 babies named Gaby born in the U.S.
- There was then a gap of several decades before the name started to gain some traction again. In 1991, 6 babies were named Gaby.
- The year after, in 1993, the number of newborn girls named Gaby returned to 5.
- This trend continued into 1994, with another 5 babies receiving the name Gaby at birth.
- After another gap of over a decade, the name Gaby made a resurgence in popularity. In 2006, there were once again 5 newborn girls named Gaby.
In total, between 1956 and 2006, there were 26 babies born in the United States who were named Gaby according to these statistics.