Total births
566
Girls' name · since 1988
Gissele
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 566 babies named Gissele, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 566
- total births
- 1988–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
566 girls have been named Gissele since 1988, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Gissele recorded 566 times among girls since 1988, 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 1988 to 2016.
- 566 total births
- 1988–2016 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
566 girls have been named Gissele since 1988, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2016.
- 566
- total births
- 1988–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Gissele was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
42 babies were named Gissele in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Gissele's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gissele splits its recorded history at 2005: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gissele at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Gissele popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2016
- Peak year (2003)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Gissele by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Gissele's strongest decade.
359 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Gissele births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 90
1990s
90 births
- 2000s
2000s
359 births
- 2010s 107
2010s
107 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 359 births (63% of all-time use).
How Gissele compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Gissele's total volume
Gissele vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Gissele by state
Where Gissele concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 189 | 33.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 50 | 8.8% |
California share of Gissele's total US births 33.4%
Even split
189 of 566 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gissele? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 566 babies named Gissele. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 42 births.
When was Gissele most popular? ▼
Gissele was most popular in the 2000s decade with 359 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Gissele most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gissele are California (189 births), Texas (50 births).
How long has the name Gissele been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gissele since 1988 -- 29 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Gissele? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Giselle, Gisselle, Gisele, Gisela, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gissele's data
- Gissele's decade-level peak was the 2000s (359 total births); usage has since declined to 107 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gisseles (189 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 Gissele
Nearby Names Like Gissele
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gissele
Giselle Girl
#360 50,186 births
Gisselle Girl
#1619 10,551 births
Gisele Girl
#2824 5,391 births
Gisela Girl
#4311 4,246 births
Gissel Girl
#7022 2,563 births
Compare Gissele side by side: Gissele vs Giselle Gissele vs Gisselle Gissele vs Gisele
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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, 1988–2016 (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. "Gissele: Baby Name Since 1988 - 566 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gissele. 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 Gissele 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.