Gabrielle is a distinctive choice, ranked #676 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Gabrielle in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#676
US Rank #577
About the Name Gabrielle
Gabrielle has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 198 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #89 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 3 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Gabrielle is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #577, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Gabrielle
Unlikely. With around 56 UK babies named Gabrielle per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gabrielle in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Gabrielle has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 198 places in the last five years. Its peak was #89 in 2002. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Gabrielle is more popular in the US (#577) than in the UK (#676). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Gabrielle include: Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve — Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve was a French author influenced by Madame d'Aulnoy, Charles Perrault, and various précieuse writers.; Gabrielle Reece — Gabrielle Allyse Reece is an American former professional volleyball player, sports announcer, TV show host, and podcast host.; Gabrielle Bernstein — Gabrielle Bernstein is an American author, motivational speaker, and podcast host..
Gabrielle ranks #577 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
56
UK babies named Gabrielle (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 198 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Gabrielle
Likely around 1 other Gabrielle in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Gabrielle
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Gabrielle Pizzi, born Gabrielle Wren, was an Australian art dealer who promoted Aboriginal art from the Western Desert from the early 1980s. She created the Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi in Melbourne in 1987.
Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve was a French author influenced by Madame d'Aulnoy, Charles Perrault, and various précieuse writers. Villeneuve is particularly noted for her original story of La Belle et la Bête, which was published in 1740 and is the oldest known variant of the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast.
Gabrielle Dennis is an American actress and comedian best known for recurring role as Janay Brice on The CW/BET comedy-drama series The Game, and for starring in the sketch comedy HBO show A Black Lady Sketch Show.