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Gisell

Girl

Meaning of Gisell: German: 'pledge'

Gisell is a girl's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6553rd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#6553

16 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,874

First recorded 1979 · peak 2005

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 6 babies1983: 8 babies1984: 16 babies1985: 16 babies1986: 6 babies1987: 10 babies1988: 9 babies1989: 20 babies1990: 19 babies19901991: 20 babies1992: 11 babies1993: 55 babies1994: 24 babies1995: 17 babies1996: 21 babies1997: 68 babies1998: 84 babies1999: 97 babies2000: 97 babies20002001: 96 babies2002: 84 babies2003: 90 babies2004: 92 babies2005: 102 babies2006: 78 babies2007: 88 babies2008: 98 babies2009: 85 babies2010: 76 babies20102011: 64 babies2012: 36 babies2013: 48 babies2014: 37 babies2015: 29 babies2016: 22 babies2017: 17 babies2018: 13 babies2019: 15 babies2020: 13 babies20202021: 14 babies2022: 12 babies2023: 22 babies2024: 16 babies2025: 16 babies
US babies named Gisell per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 102.

Gender split

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

Origins & cultures

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