Gissell
Every Gissell since 1979 — 1,392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gissell
Gissell is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,378 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,392 American babies have been named Gissell. Its peak came in 2000, when 103 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 Gissell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gissell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,378 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,042 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,205 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,262 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,693 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,731 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,901 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,208 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,375 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,625 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,172 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,460 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,327 |
| 2011 | 46 | #3,467 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,430 |
| 2009 | 46 | #3,529 |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,782 |
| 2007 | 73 | #2,547 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,898 |
| 2005 | 64 | #2,644 |
| 2004 | 83 | #2,163 |
| 2003 | 90 | #2,007 |
| 2002 | 88 | #1,993 |
| 2001 | 91 | #1,910 |
| 2000 | 103 | #1,712 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,374 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,025 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gissell in 2025?
Gissell ranked #10,378 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gissell?
1,392 babies have been named Gissell in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gissell most popular?
Gissell peaked in 2000, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Gissell a boy or girl name?
Gissell is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gissell rising or falling?
Gissell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.