Gadiel
Every Gadiel since 1978 — 2,568 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gadiel
Gadiel is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,186 in 2025 with 173 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 2,568 American babies have been named Gadiel. Its peak came in 2024, when 203 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gadiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gadiel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 173 | #1,186 |
| 2024 | 203 | #1,073 |
| 2023 | 186 | #1,134 |
| 2022 | 186 | #1,132 |
| 2021 | 130 | #1,413 |
| 2020 | 188 | #1,065 |
| 2019 | 160 | #1,197 |
| 2018 | 136 | #1,331 |
| 2017 | 89 | #1,739 |
| 2016 | 90 | #1,728 |
| 2015 | 71 | #2,025 |
| 2014 | 73 | #1,966 |
| 2013 | 79 | #1,815 |
| 2012 | 83 | #1,788 |
| 2011 | 70 | #1,976 |
| 2010 | 79 | #1,840 |
| 2009 | 88 | #1,745 |
| 2008 | 76 | #1,907 |
| 2007 | 70 | #2,002 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,230 |
| 2005 | 45 | #2,503 |
| 2004 | 50 | #2,291 |
| 2003 | 36 | #2,748 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,039 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,220 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,653 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,258 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,480 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,043 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gadiel in 2025?
Gadiel ranked #1,186 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 173 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gadiel?
2,568 babies have been named Gadiel in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gadiel most popular?
Gadiel peaked in 2024, when 203 newborns received the name.
Is Gadiel a boy or girl name?
Gadiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gadiel rising or falling?
Gadiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.