Jazelle Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-ZEL / /dʒəˈzɛl/French; English
Meaning
French: a variant of Giselle; English: a modern creation
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jazelle is often considered a modern variant of the name Giselle, which has French origins. Giselle itself has historical roots in Germanic languages, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage.' Jazelle may also be seen as a blend of the names Jasmine and Gazelle, reflecting a contemporary trend in baby naming. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Jazelle has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jazelle
- Giselle
International Variants
- Giselle (French)
- Gisela (German)
Famous people named Jazelle
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Fictional characters named Jazelle
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jazelle was first seen in the United States in 1953. Jazelle has ranked as high as #1203 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Jazelle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jazelle (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 11 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 83 |
| 2006 | 108 |
| 2007 | 185 |
| 2008 | 157 |
| 2009 | 157 |
| 2010 | 127 |
| 2011 | 140 |
| 2012 | 181 |
| 2013 | 172 |
| 2014 | 173 |
| 2015 | 170 |
| 2016 | 167 |
| 2017 | 157 |
| 2018 | 138 |
| 2019 | 145 |
| 2020 | 135 |
| 2021 | 105 |
| 2022 | 95 |
| 2023 | 87 |
| 2024 | 57 |