Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Gamble

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#6,035 (2010)
Total Babies
113
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1961
First Year
1961
Last Year
1961
Peak Year
#6567
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Gamble

Gamble first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 14 Gambles were born — ranking #6,035 that year. As of 2026, Gamble ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 113 Gambles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gamble

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

  • Gambell
  • Gimble
  • Gimbel
  • Gimbal
  • Gumbel
  • Campbell
  • Cambell
  • Gambill
  • Gumball
  • Gambol
  • Gambled
  • Gabble

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gamble

What does the name Gamble mean?
Gamble is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Gamble in 2026?
In 2026, Gamble ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Gamble most popular?
Gamble reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #6,035 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Gamble a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gamble is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Gamble?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gamble include Ezel, Tank, Danil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gamble

Gamble is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 113 births in the dataset. Gamble's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #6,035. Use the chart and map above to compare Gamble'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.