Baby Name Popularity Profile

Giselle

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Giselle.

✦ Pledge 🌍 German traditional
National Rank (2025) #382
All-Time Peak Rank #134 Achieved 2007
Total U.S. Births 50,186 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1949 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 2,596 births in 2007
💡 The Giselle Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Pledge
Language Origin German
Origin Type single
Derived from the Germanic word 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'.
Common Nicknames
Gigi Elle
Alternative Spellings
Gisele
Pronunciation: ji-ZEL
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Giselle

According to SSA data, Giselle achieved its highest historical rank of #134 in 2007. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 2,596 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 46.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 75 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Giselle across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift -46.1% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 2,596 births in 2007
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 30 yrs
Registry Streak 75 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 5
1950s: 481
1960s: 707
1970s: 835
1980s: 1,924
1990s: 6,074
2000s: 19,718
2010s: 15,187
2020s: 5,255

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Gi-selle
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, California, Arizona, Texas, Florida
States with Data 42
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #247 691 2007 Insufficient historical volume
California #215 15,823 2008 32.2% Decline
Arizona #297 1,558 2008 29.4% Decline
Texas #227 7,985 2007 11.6% Decline
Florida #297 2,572 2009 +43.2% Growth
Illinois #390 2,898 2007 50.9% Decline
New Mexico #150 312 2008 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #266 1,473 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #606 615 2008 Insufficient historical volume
New York #320 3,723 2009 +29.3% Growth
Washington #349 734 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #447 406 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #365 609 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #503 325 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #409 1,070 2007 24.3% Decline
Virginia #418 790 2008 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #670 916 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #333 294 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #373 265 2009 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 107 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 48 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #451 564 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #511 278 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 72 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 131 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #772 310 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #816 302 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #462 314 2005 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #821 222 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #679 358 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #654 531 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #837 294 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 142 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 47 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #605 131 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #781 514 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 155 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #830 328 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 139 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 16 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 72 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 44 2023 Insufficient historical volume

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