What does Gabby mean and where does it come from?
Gabby is often used as a diminutive form of the name Gabrielle or Gabrella, which is of Hebrew origin. The name Gabrielle means 'God is my strength' (Hebrew: גַּבְרִיאֵל, Gabriele). The use of Gabby as an independent name has grown in popularity, especially in the United States. Famous bearers of th
What middle names flow best with Gabby?
Gabby works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Gabby right now?
Holding steady — currently #1024 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Gabby
Gabby is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1961. With 962 total births recorded, Gabby remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #11797 in 1990 to #1024 in 2023. Gabby is used for both genders: 98% female and 2% male.
Names that peaked alongside Gabby in 2013:
Gabby by decade
Gabby peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 | |
| 1980s | 16 | |
| 1990s | 116 | |
| 2000s | 283 | |
| 2010s ★ | 476 | |
| 2020s | 55 |
What are good nicknames for Gabby?
What names sound and feel like Gabby?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Gabby also consider these