Gizelle Girl

Popularity: #910 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjiz-EL / dʒɪˈzɛl

French; Spanish

Meaning

French: pledge; Spanish: little one

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gizelle is derived from the French name Giselle, which has roots in the Germanic word 'gisil,' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage.' It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in France. The name has also been embraced in Spanish-speaking countries, where it is often spelled as 'Giselle.' Over time, it has become associated with grace and beauty, partly due to its use in literature and ballet.

Trend Summary

Gizelle has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

GiselleJocelynArielleMireilleEstelleChantelNoelle

Variants

  • Giselle
  • Gisella

International Variants

  • Giselle (French)
  • Gisella (Italian)
  • Gisel (German)

Famous people named Gizelle

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Fictional characters named Gizelle

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Sibling Suggestions

GabrielleJulietteIsabelleMirabelleAnnabelleDanielle

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gizelle was first seen in the United States in 1954. Gizelle has ranked as high as #1144 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Gizelle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gizelle (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 8
62%
TX 5
38%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19548
19558
195613
19579
19588
195917
19609
19616
196211
196312
196410
19658
196611
196710
19689
196910
19707
19718
19729
19738
19747
19755
19785
19796
19819
198314
19845
198511
198617
19879
198813
198911
199018
199118
199212
199321
199431
199515
199613
199733
199848
199950
200069
200167
200254
200374
2004114
2005206
2006147
2007171
2008195
2009181
2010149
2011138
2012123
201399
2014110
201585
2016104
201778
201866
201968
202057
202159
202250
202333
202440