How Many People Are Named Gizel?
Complete statistics for the name Gizel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gizel is a very rare female name, with only 274 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,202,503 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Gizel are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 277 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gizel Through the Generations
Gizel has seen its peak popularity in 2009 when 23 babies were given this name. Since then, the trend has been declining, but it still holds a special place among younger generations. With most of the 274 living individuals being under 30, it's clear that Gizel is a name chosen by parents looking for something fresh and distinctive. The average age of those named Gizel is 19, indicating that it's a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gizel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gizel
How Many People Have the Name Gizel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 274 people in the United States currently share the name Gizel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,202,503 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gizel a Common or Rare Name?
Gizel 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 Gizel Mean?
Gizel means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gizel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gizel Most Popular?
The name Gizel reached peak popularity in 2009, with 23 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 Gizel?
Approximately 274 people named Gizel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 277. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,202,503 Americans.
Is Gizel a rare name?
Gizel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,202,503 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gizel mean?
Gizel means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gizel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gizel are male and 100% are female.
When was Gizel most popular?
Gizel peaked in 2009 with 23 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.