How Many People Are Named Giselle?
Complete statistics for the name Giselle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Giselle, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 6,768 Americans bearing it. That's around 48,757 people today! It's most popular among younger folks, with 87% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 49,421 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Giselle Through the Generations
With 49,421 total births recorded in the US, Giselle peaked in popularity in 2007 when 2,596 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Giselle is 20, indicating it's a relatively new name embraced by younger generations. The majority of those named Giselle are under 30, with 43,012 individuals in this age bracket, while 5,515 are between 30 and 60, and just 894 are over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Giselle
Giselle is a female given name of French origin. It is derived from the Germanic word geisil, "pledge". Variants include Ghislain, Ghislaine, Gisela, Gisele, Gisèle, Gizel and Gizele.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Giselle's French roots
📄 About the Name Giselle
How Many People Have the Name Giselle?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 48,757 people in the United States currently share the name Giselle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,768 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Giselle a Common or Rare Name?
Giselle is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Giselle in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Giselle Most Popular?
The name Giselle reached peak popularity in 2007, with 2,596 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 Giselle?
Approximately 48,757 people named Giselle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 49,421. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,768 Americans.
Is Giselle a rare name?
Giselle is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,768 Americans has this name.
What does the name Giselle mean?
The meaning and origin of Giselle are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Giselle more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Giselle are male and 100% are female.
When was Giselle most popular?
Giselle peaked in 2007 with 2,596 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.