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Gisel

Girl

Meaning of Gisel: German: 'pledge'

Gisel is a girl's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6278th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#6278

17 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,283

First recorded 1969 · peak 1999

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 12 babies1982: 13 babies1983: 12 babies1984: 15 babies1985: 8 babies1986: 18 babies1987: 13 babies1988: 17 babies1989: 27 babies1990: 30 babies19901991: 14 babies1992: 26 babies1993: 47 babies1994: 42 babies1995: 51 babies1996: 27 babies1997: 75 babies1998: 104 babies1999: 114 babies2000: 102 babies20002001: 91 babies2002: 105 babies2003: 111 babies2004: 110 babies2005: 113 babies2006: 107 babies2007: 105 babies2008: 93 babies2009: 89 babies2010: 80 babies20102011: 63 babies2012: 39 babies2013: 48 babies2014: 52 babies2015: 20 babies2016: 22 babies2017: 25 babies2018: 11 babies2019: 17 babies2020: 13 babies20202021: 15 babies2022: 17 babies2023: 24 babies2024: 24 babies2025: 17 babies
US babies named Gisel per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 114.

Gender split

0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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