Originating from Hebrew, Gabriel means 'God is my strength'. It's a name of considerable biblical significance, as Gabriel is the name of one of God's archangels who appears in both the Old and New Testaments. In Christian tradition, Gabriel is known for announcing important events, such as foretelling the birth of Jesus to Mary. The name has been popular throughout history, worn by several saints and figures of note.
The name Gabriel appears to have been moderately popular for newborns throughout the period covered by these statistics, with a noticeable increase in popularity starting around the year 2000. The most popular years for the name were 2003 and 2009, each with 16 and 19 births respectively. However, it's important to note that the overall trend is quite fluctuating, with no clear consistent increase or decrease in popularity over time.