Boy · #8,700 in 2026

Garbiel

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

Current Rank

#8,700

Peak Rank

#5,926 (1986)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

1993

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#5926

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Garbiel

Garbiel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 6 Garbiels were born — ranking #5,926 that year. As of 2026, Garbiel ranks #8,700 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Garbiels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Garbiel

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

Garble
Garboil
Garbel
Garbi
Gorby
Gobble
Gerbil
Garbo
Garbled
Garba
Corbel
Gerbille

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garbiel

What does the name Garbiel mean?

Garbiel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Garbiel in 2026?

In 2026, Garbiel ranks #8,700 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Garbiel most popular?

Garbiel reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #5,926 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Garbiel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Garbiel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Garbiel include Claudel, Courtlandt, Timohy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Garbiel

Garbiel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Garbiel's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #5,926. Use the chart and map above to compare Garbiel'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.