Gabby Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Gabby is a nickname derived from Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength'.
Meaning of the Name Gabby
Gabby is a nickname derived from the name Gabriel, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my strength'. It is commonly used as a shortened form of the masculine name. Gabby can also be seen as a diminutive form of the feminine name Gabrielle, which has the same meaning. The name Gabby conveys a sense of strength and dependence on a higher power.
Popularity of the Name Gabby
The popularity for the name Gabby peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 67 births, which ranked number 4,744 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Gabby had the most female births in 2022 with 67, which ranked number 2,594 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1987 with 6, which ranked number 6,086 out of 8,151 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Gabby has increased sharply over the last ten years from 49 births to 67 births, an increase of 36.73%. Among females, Gabby has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 49 births to 67 births, an increase of 36.73%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gabby
- 20 Year Trend of Gabby: 346.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Gabby: 36.73%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Gabby: 36.73%
Popularity of Gabby by State
Among females, Gabby was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NC, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gabby. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gabby
- Total Births of Gabby: 69 (3.18%)
- Female Births of Gabby: 69 (3.18%)
Given the upward trend of Gabby over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.18% increase in total births, for a total of 69 births in 2024. For Females, births for Gabby have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 69 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.18%.