Total births
277
Girls' name · since 1990
Gizel
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 277 babies named Gizel, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 277
- total births
- 1990–2020
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Gizel sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 277 recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Gizel recorded 277 times among girls since 1990, 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 1990 to 2020.
- 277 total births
- 1990–2020 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
277 girls have been named Gizel since 1990, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2020.
- 277
- total births
- 1990–2020
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Gizel was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
23 babies were named Gizel in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Gizel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gizel's full recorded timeline at 2007, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2020, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gizel at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Gizel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2020
- Peak year (2009)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Gizel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Gizel's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Gizel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 34
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
151 births
- 2010s
2010s
87 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 151 births (55% of all-time use).
Gizel by state
Where Gizel concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 63 | 22.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 28 | 10.1% |
California share of Gizel's total US births 22.7%
Even split
63 of 277 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gizel? ▼
Gizel has been given to 277 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2020. 23 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Gizel most popular? ▼
Gizel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Gizel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gizel are California (63 births), Texas (28 births).
How long has the name Gizel been used? ▼
Gizel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 31 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Gizel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gizelle, Gizella, Gizzelle, Gizell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gizel's data
- Gizel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (151 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gizels (63 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 Gizel
Nearby Names Like Gizel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gizel
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Gizella Girl
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Gizzelle Girl
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Gizell Girl
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Gizele Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1990–2020 (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. "Gizel: Baby Name Since 1990 - 277 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gizel. 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 Gizel 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 June 2026.