How Many People Are Named Gisel?
Complete statistics for the name Gisel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gisel is a rare female name with origins that aren't widely documented, making it intriguingly unique. With only 1 in 147,589 Americans bearing this name, it's truly special, with just 2,236 people in the US today. The majority of people named Gisel are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 2,266 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gisel Through the Generations
Gisel has seen its peak popularity in 1999 when there were 114 births, marking a significant moment in the name's history. Since then, the trend has been declining, but it remains a name associated with younger generations. As of now, the average age of those named Gisel is 24, with 1,789 individuals under 30, 477 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution highlights how Gisel is predominantly a name of the new millennium, reflecting its modernity and appeal among contemporary parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gisel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gisel
How Many People Have the Name Gisel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 210 people in the United States currently share the name Gisel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,578,330 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gisel a Common or Rare Name?
Gisel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Gisel Mean?
Gisel means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gisel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gisel Most Popular?
The name Gisel reached peak popularity in 1999, with 114 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gisel?
Approximately 210 people named Gisel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 210. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,578,330 Americans.
Is Gisel a rare name?
Gisel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,578,330 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gisel mean?
Gisel means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gisel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gisel are male and 100% are female.
When was Gisel most popular?
Gisel peaked in 1999 with 114 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.