Total births
266
Girls' name · since 1983
Geselle
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 266 babies named Geselle, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 266
- total births
- 1983–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Geselle sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 266 recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Geselle recorded 266 times among girls since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2019.
- 266 total births
- 1983–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
266 girls have been named Geselle since 1983, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 266
- total births
- 1983–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Geselle was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
20 babies were named Geselle in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Geselle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Geselle splits its recorded history at 2003: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1999 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Geselle at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Geselle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2019
- Peak year (1999)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Geselle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Geselle's strongest decade.
130 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Geselle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s
1990s
80 births
- 2000s
2000s
130 births
- 2010s 40
2010s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 130 births (49% of all-time use).
Geselle by state
Where Geselle concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 38 | 14.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.9% |
California share of Geselle's total US births 14.3%
Even split
38 of 266 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Geselle? ▼
266 babies have been named Geselle since 1983. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1999 with 20 births.
When was Geselle most popular? ▼
Geselle was most popular in the 2000s decade with 130 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Geselle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Geselle are California (38 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Geselle been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Geselle since 1983 -- 37 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Geselle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gessica, Gesenia, Gesselle, Gessel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Geselle's data
- Geselle's decade-level peak was the 2000s (130 total births); usage has since declined to 40 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Geselles (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Geselle
Nearby Names Like Geselle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Geselle
Gessica Girl
200 births
Gesenia Girl
160 births
Gesselle Girl
96 births
Gessel Girl
23 births
Gesele Girl
6 births
Compare Geselle side by side: Geselle vs Gessica Geselle vs Gesenia Geselle vs Gesselle
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1983–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Geselle: Baby Name Since 1983 - 266 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/geselle. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Geselle draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.