How Many People Are Named Gissell?
Complete statistics for the name Gissell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gissell is a very rare female name, with only 1,367 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 241,436 Americans. The majority of those named Gissell are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 1,382 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gissell Through the Generations
Gissell peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 103 births, marking a high point for this name. Today, the average age of someone named Gissell is 22, with 1,232 individuals under 30, 150 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This trend shows a declining interest in the name, reflecting its nature as a newer-generation choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gissell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gissell
How Many People Have the Name Gissell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,367 people in the United States currently share the name Gissell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 241,436 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gissell a Common or Rare Name?
Gissell 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 Gissell Mean?
Gissell means "creative variant of Giselle" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gissell in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gissell Most Popular?
The name Gissell reached peak popularity in 2000, with 103 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 Gissell?
Approximately 1,367 people named Gissell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,382. That works out to roughly 1 in 241,436 Americans.
Is Gissell a rare name?
Gissell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 241,436 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gissell mean?
Gissell means "creative variant of Giselle" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gissell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gissell are male and 100% are female.
When was Gissell most popular?
Gissell peaked in 2000 with 103 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.