Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Giselle.
National Rank (2025)
#382
All-Time Peak Rank
#134 (2007)
Total U.S. Births
50,186
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Giselle Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 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)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Giselle scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-46.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,596Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
75Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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 SyllablesGi-selle
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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