Gisele Girl

Popularity: #895 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jiz-EL /dʒɪˈzɛl/

Origin: French; German

Meaning: French: pledge; German: hostages

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gisele originates from the Germanic word "gisil," which means "pledge" or "hostage." This term evolved into various forms in Old High German, where it appeared as "Gisil" and later as "Giselle" in Old French. The name made its way into English through the influence of Norman culture following the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was adopted into the vernacular as Gisele or Giselle.

The transition reflects the broader integration of Germanic and Latin influences in medieval European languages. Historically, the name Gisele has been borne by several notable figures, including Gisela of Bavaria, a 9th-century abbess and daughter of Louis the German, who played a significant role in the religious and political landscape of her time.

Additionally, Gisela of France, a 10th-century princess, was the daughter of King Louis IV of France, further embedding the name within royal lineage. The name gained additional prominence through its association with Gisela, the wife of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto I, who reigned in the 10th century.

Such connections to nobility and religious figures contributed to the name's enduring legacy in European history. Culturally, Gisele has been associated with themes of loyalty and commitment, reflecting its etymological roots in the concept of a pledge.

This symbolic resonance has allowed the name to maintain a presence in various cultures, particularly in French and German-speaking regions. The name has also inspired diminutive forms, such as Gigi, which carry a sense of affection and familiarity.

Overall, Gisele's historical and cultural significance underscores its role as a name that embodies both strength and devotion across centuries.

Famous people named Gisele

In this section, you will find notable people named Gisele. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Gisele who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Gisele Bündchen is a model and actress best known for Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows, The Devil Wears Prada, and her work with Chanel.

Fictional characters named Gisele

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Gisele is a fictional character from the film series The Fast and the Furious. She is a skilled driver and member of Dominic Toretto's crew, known for her loyalty and combat skills.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Gisele, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

GabrielleJulietteIsabelleEstelleAmélieSophie

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Gisele. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

GiselleJocelynMirabelleIsabelleArielleDanielleMireilleNoelle

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gisele was first seen in the United States in 1923.

Gisele has ranked as high as #1954 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Massachusetts.

In the past 5 years the name Gisele has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Gisele is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Gisele was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Gisele.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 53 53
2024 59 59
2023 60 60
2022 64 64
2021 75 75
2020 78 78
2019 89 89
2018 92 92
2017 110 110
2016 154 154
2015 139 139
2014 162 162
2013 128 128
2012 127 127
2011 162 162
2010 177 177
2009 234 234
2008 223 223
2007 209 209
2006 179 179
2005 142 142
2004 103 103
2003 86 86
2002 64 64
2001 70 70
2000 54 54
1999 39 39
1998 35 35
1997 24 24
1996 13 13
1995 21 21
1994 21 21
1993 18 18
1992 15 15
1991 18 18
1990 22 22
1989 18 18
1988 22 22
1987 17 17
1986 17 17
1985 15 15
1984 16 16
1983 16 16
1982 13 13
1981 18 18
1980 11 11
1979 13 13
1978 26 26
1977 26 26
1976 18 18
1975 14 14
1974 17 17
1973 23 23
1972 17 17
1971 25 25
1970 22 22
1969 33 33
1968 29 29
1967 38 38
1966 58 58
1965 57 57
1964 69 69
1963 101 101
1962 82 82
1961 64 64
1960 96 96
1959 120 120
1958 170 170
1957 201 201
1956 179 179
1955 141 141
1954 48 48
1953 29 29
1952 24 24
1951 17 17
1950 6 6
1947 9 9
1946 9 9
1944 5 5
1943 5 5
1940 5 5
1939 7 7
1936 6 6
1935 5 5
1934 9 9
1932 9 9
1931 16 16
1930 14 14
1929 5 5
1928 7 7
1927 5 5
1926 10 10
1925 7 7
1924 7 7
1923 6 6

Top States for Gisele (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 13
48%
TX 9
33%
NY 5
19%