Gisselle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Gisselle is a name of French origin that means 'pledge' or 'hostage'. It evolved from the Old French 'Gisèle' and has historical forms such as Gisèle and Giselle. The name conveys traits of elegance and charm, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and remains a fashionable choice today.

The name Gisselle is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gisselle has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gisselle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7978th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2527th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 601st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1369th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gisselle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gisselle"

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Pronunciation

/dʒɪˈzɛl/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

The name Gisselle is derived from the Old French name 'Gisèle', which means 'pledge' or 'hostage'. It has roots in the Germanic element 'gisil', meaning 'pledge' or 'oath'.

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Meaning

pledge, hostage

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Language Evolution

Gisèle, Giselle, Gisselle

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Historical Usage

Gisselle gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking countries and later spread to other cultures, becoming a fashionable name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Gisèle, Giselle, Gisella, Gisèle

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Gisselle is viewed as a sophisticated and elegant name that carries a certain charm and femininity. It is often associated with grace and beauty.

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Famous People

Giselle Bündchen - Brazilian supermodel, Giselle Itié - Brazilian actress

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gisselle"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Gisselle"

"Gisselle" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 7978th of 19264 76
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2527th of 27321 725
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 601st of 35406 7,635
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1369th of 30306 2,004

Regional Popularity of "Gisselle" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Gisselle" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 100.00%
3483rd/3483
- 100.00%
4044th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
93.54%
3447th/3685
32.13%
1438th/4475
43.67%
2268th/5194
24.57%
1552nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
22.26%
1020th/4582
15.96%
824th/5164
9.38%
686th/7313
4.98%
372nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
55.90%
2227th/3984
40.76%
1829th/4487
19.04%
1299th/6822
14.87%
933rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Gisselle"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Gisselle" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.