Total births
367
Girls' name · since 1990
Jisel
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 367 babies named Jisel, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 367
- total births
- 1990–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
367 girls have been named Jisel since 1990, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jisel recorded 367 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 2015.
- 367 total births
- 1990–2015 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
367 girls have been named Jisel since 1990, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2015.
- 367
- total births
- 1990–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Jisel was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
28 babies were named Jisel in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Jisel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jisel's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jisel at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Jisel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2015
- Peak year (1999)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Jisel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jisel's strongest decade.
210 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Jisel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
105 births
- 2000s
2000s
210 births
- 2010s 52
2010s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 210 births (57% of all-time use).
Jisel by state
Where Jisel concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 59 | 16.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 7.4% |
California share of Jisel's total US births 16.1%
Even split
59 of 367 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jisel? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 367 babies named Jisel. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 28 births.
When was Jisel most popular? ▼
Jisel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 210 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Jisel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jisel are California (59 births), Texas (27 births).
How long has the name Jisel been used? ▼
Jisel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 26 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Jisel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jiselle, Jissel, Jisselle, Jisela, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jisel's data
- Jisel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (210 total births); usage has since declined to 52 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jisels (59 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 Jisel
Nearby Names Like Jisel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jisel
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Jissel Girl
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Jisselle Girl
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Jisela Girl
373 births
Jisele 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, 1990–2015 (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. "Jisel: Baby Name Since 1990 - 367 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jisel. 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 Jisel 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.