Griselle
Every Griselle since 1957 — 390 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Griselle
Griselle is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1957, 390 American babies have been named Griselle. Its peak came in 1982, when 14 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Griselle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Griselle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,437 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,165 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,451 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,491 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,952 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,926 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,439 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,798 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,033 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,206 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,629 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,894 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,599 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,179 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,641 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,670 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,175 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,870 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Griselle in 2025?
Griselle did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Griselle?
390 babies have been named Griselle in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Griselle most popular?
Griselle peaked in 1982, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Griselle a boy or girl name?
Griselle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Griselle rising or falling?
Griselle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.