Declining since 2008, #3,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Gisele since 1923
Babies named Gisele per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 66 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 935 |
| 1960s | 627 |
| 1970s | 201 |
| 1980s | 163 |
| 1990s | 226 |
| 2000s | 1,364 |
| 2010s | 1,340 |
| 2020s | 389 |
Meaning & origin
Gisele, the French form of Gisela, derives from the Germanic word for 'pledge'. First recorded in the U.S. in 1923, it reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking significantly higher than its current 2025 rank of 3067 (1 in 30,326 births). The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2008, but remains familiar from model Gisele Bündchen and ballet's Giselle. Top states include New York, California, and Texas.
Gisele is the French form of the Old German name Gisela, composed of 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'. The name was borne by several medieval German queens and saints, and later became popular in France. It saw a resurgence in the 20th century, particularly in the 2000s due to the fame of supermodel Gisele Bündchen.
Where Gisele is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Gisele” around the world
Where Gisele lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
65
babies in 2024
Quebec
43
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gigi, Gisa
Sibling names for Gisele
Names that share Gisele's style, for a brother or sister.
