Gissel
Every Gissel since 1977 — 2,563 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gissel
Gissel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,592 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 2,563 American babies have been named Gissel. Its peak came in 2004, when 152 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Gissel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gissel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,592 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,041 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,448 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,400 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,465 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,541 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,989 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,803 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,733 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,118 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,939 |
| 2014 | 47 | #3,386 |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,420 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,914 |
| 2011 | 85 | #2,226 |
| 2010 | 98 | #2,034 |
| 2009 | 116 | #1,840 |
| 2008 | 140 | #1,624 |
| 2007 | 137 | #1,626 |
| 2006 | 116 | #1,789 |
| 2005 | 128 | #1,591 |
| 2004 | 152 | #1,374 |
| 2003 | 145 | #1,383 |
| 2002 | 149 | #1,311 |
| 2001 | 146 | #1,316 |
| 2000 | 140 | #1,347 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,444 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,024 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,644 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gissel in 2025?
Gissel ranked #4,592 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gissel?
2,563 babies have been named Gissel in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gissel most popular?
Gissel peaked in 2004, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Gissel a boy or girl name?
Gissel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gissel rising or falling?
Gissel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.