Girl · #8,077 in 2026

Gabi

Name: Popularity of the name Gabi in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gabi, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,077

Peak Rank

#6,577 (2003)

Total Babies

286

5-Yr Trend

+34%

1969

First Year

2026

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#6577

Peak Rank

286

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gabi

Gabi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1969, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 17 Gabis were born — ranking #6,577 that year. As of 2026, Gabi ranks #8,077 for baby girls with 12 births, rising sharply (+34% over the past five years). In total, more than 286 Gabis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Gabi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gabi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gabby
Gaby
Gabbie
Gabie
Gobi
Gabba
Gobby
Goby
Gappy
Gooby
Gabay
Gobie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gabi

What does the name Gabi mean?

Gabi is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gabi in 2026?

In 2026, Gabi ranks #8,077 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Gabi most popular?

Gabi reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #6,577 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Gabi a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gabi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Gabi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gabi include Annet, Thamara, Akaysha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gabi

Gabi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 286 births in the dataset. Gabi's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #6,577. Use the chart and map above to compare Gabi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.