Gisel
Every Gisel since 1969 — 2,283 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gisel
Gisel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,635 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 2,283 American babies have been named Gisel. Its peak came in 1999, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Gisel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gisel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,635 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,352 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,295 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,818 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,394 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,125 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,824 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,388 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,231 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,859 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,314 |
| 2014 | 52 | #3,155 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,336 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,944 |
| 2011 | 63 | #2,775 |
| 2010 | 80 | #2,368 |
| 2009 | 89 | #2,211 |
| 2008 | 93 | #2,163 |
| 2007 | 105 | #1,960 |
| 2006 | 107 | #1,899 |
| 2005 | 113 | #1,745 |
| 2004 | 110 | #1,751 |
| 2003 | 111 | #1,714 |
| 2002 | 105 | #1,736 |
| 2001 | 91 | #1,909 |
| 2000 | 102 | #1,721 |
| 1995 | 51 | #2,499 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,553 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,807 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,063 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,217 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,419 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gisel in 2025?
Gisel ranked #6,635 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gisel?
2,283 babies have been named Gisel in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gisel most popular?
Gisel peaked in 1999, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Gisel a boy or girl name?
Gisel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gisel rising or falling?
Gisel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.