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Gissel

Girl

Meaning of Gissel: German: 'pledge'

Gissel 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 — 4374th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#4374

30 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,563

First recorded 1977 · peak 2004

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 7 babies1983: 9 babies1984: 7 babies1985: 7 babies1986: 13 babies1987: 8 babies1988: 10 babies1989: 17 babies1990: 12 babies19901991: 14 babies1992: 23 babies1993: 35 babies1994: 47 babies1995: 32 babies1996: 26 babies1997: 74 babies1998: 102 babies1999: 143 babies2000: 140 babies20002001: 146 babies2002: 149 babies2003: 145 babies2004: 152 babies2005: 128 babies2006: 116 babies2007: 137 babies2008: 140 babies2009: 116 babies2010: 98 babies20102011: 85 babies2012: 59 babies2013: 46 babies2014: 47 babies2015: 38 babies2016: 36 babies2017: 29 babies2018: 28 babies2019: 10 babies2020: 22 babies20202021: 8 babies2022: 15 babies2023: 23 babies2024: 16 babies2025: 30 babies
US babies named Gissel per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 152.

Gender split

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

Origins & cultures

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