Total births
45
Girls' name · since 1987
Zisel
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 45 babies named Zisel, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 45
- total births
- 1987–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Zisel sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 45 recorded since 1987.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zisel has been recorded 45 times among girls since 1987, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2025.
- 45 total births
- 1987–2025 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
45 girls have been named Zisel since 1987, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2025.
- 45
- total births
- 1987–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Zisel was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
6 babies were named Zisel in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Zisel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zisel splits its recorded history at 2007: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zisel at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Zisel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Zisel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zisel's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Zisel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
11 births
- 2010s
2010s
12 births
- 2020s
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 12 births (27% of all-time use).
Zisel by state
Where Zisel concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 21 | 46.7% |
New York share of Zisel's total US births 46.7%
21 of 45 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zisel? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 45 babies named Zisel. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 6 births.
When was Zisel most popular? ▼
Zisel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Zisel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zisel are New York (21 births).
How long has the name Zisel been used? ▼
Records for Zisel go back to 1987, giving 39 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zisel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zissy, Zissel, Zissi. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zisel's data
- Zisel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2020s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Zisels (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Zisel
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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, 1987–2025 (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. "Zisel: Baby Name Since 1987 - 45 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zisel. 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 Zisel 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.