How Many People Are Named Jisel?
Complete statistics for the name Jisel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jisel is a modern variant of Giselle, carrying a graceful and distinctive flair that's quite uncommon in the US. Only about 363 people living in America today share this name, meaning roughly 1 in 909,163 Americans have it. It peaked in 1999 with 28 births and has been declining since, making it a true late-'90s gem.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and pioneering spirit. It's associated with self-starters who thrive on originality and have a natural drive to forge their own path.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 367 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
📜 Jisel Through the Generations
Jisel didn't appear on US birth records until the modern era, and it's a name that belongs almost entirely to younger generations. Of the 367 total births ever recorded, a striking 320 of those individuals are under 30 years old, while just 47 fall in the 30-to-60 range. Nobody over 60 carries this name, confirming it's genuinely new to the American naming landscape. The average bearer is only about 23 years old, which tells you just how recently this name emerged. Its peak came in 1999, when 28 babies received the name in a single year. Since then, the trend has moved downward, and fewer parents are choosing it today. Globally, around 1,218 people carry the name Jisel, placing it at world rank 226,824. Outside the US, it's most commonly found in DR Congo, suggesting cross-cultural appeal. With 87% of bearers under 30, Jisel remains a snapshot of late-1990s and early-2000s naming creativity that hasn't quite sustained its momentum.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jisel's French/Germanic roots
📄 About the Name Jisel
How Many People Have the Name Jisel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 363 people in the United States currently share the name Jisel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 909,163 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jisel a Common or Rare Name?
Jisel 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 Jisel Mean?
Jisel means "Pledge or bright pledge" and comes from French/Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jisel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jisel Most Popular?
The name Jisel reached peak popularity in 1999, with 28 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 Jisel?
Approximately 363 people named Jisel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 367. That works out to roughly 1 in 909,163 Americans.
Is Jisel a rare name?
Jisel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 909,163 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jisel mean?
Jisel means "Pledge or bright pledge" and comes from French/Germanic origins.
Is Jisel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jisel are male and 100% are female.
When was Jisel most popular?
Jisel peaked in 1999 with 28 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.