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Giselle Girl

Popularity: #325 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjiz-EL / /dʒɪˈzɛl/

French; German

Meaning

French: pledge; German: hostages

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Giselle is derived from the Germanic word 'gisil,' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage.' It gained popularity in France during the 19th century, particularly after the ballet 'Giselle' premiered in 1841. The name has been associated with grace and elegance, often linked to the character in the ballet who embodies these qualities.

Trend Summary

Giselle has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Gisèle
  • Gisella

International Variants

  • Gisèle (French)
  • Gisela (German)
  • Gisella (Italian)

Famous people named Giselle

Giselle Bündchen is a Brazilian supermodel and philanthropist known for her work in the fashion industry.

Giselle Lullaby is a prominent American singer-songwriter recognized for her contributions to contemporary music.

Giselle Itié is a Mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas and films.

Giselle Barros is a Brazilian artist celebrated for her unique approach to contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Giselle

Giselle is the main character in the Disney film 'Enchanted,' known for her optimistic and kind-hearted nature.

Giselle is a character in the ballet 'Giselle,' who is a peasant girl that falls in love with a nobleman.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Giselle was first seen in the United States in 1949. Giselle has ranked as high as #289 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Giselle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Giselle (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 199
24%
TX 155
19%
FL 48
6%
NY 38
5%
NJ 34
4%
IL 32
4%
AZ 30
4%
GA 27
3%
NC 24
3%
VA 24
3%
CO 19
2%
MD 17
2%
PA 17
2%
WA 14
2%
MA 12
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19495
19515
195215
195332
195435
195581
195692
195767
195890
195964
196070
196159
196264
196376
196456
196583
196663
196787
196875
196974
197074
197172
197274
197370
197483
197598
197667
197791
197895
1979111
1980113
1981129
1982143
1983197
1984195
1985231
1986214
1987263
1988206
1989233
1990299
1991214
1992240
1993584
1994362
1995386
1996364
1997937
19981,255
19991,434
20001,486
20011,462
20021,478
20031,772
20041,884
20052,059
20062,090
20072,596
20082,489
20092,402
20102,090
20112,038
20121,709
20131,563
20141,576
20151,487
20161,463
20171,175
20181,106
2019976
2020936
2021846
2022907
2023889
2024871