Declining since 2019, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Gitel since 1970
Babies named Gitel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Gitel is a rare Yiddish feminine name, likely a variant of Gittel, which derives from 'gut' meaning 'good.' The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1970, with its peak usage in 1978. As of 2025, it ranks 13,208th, with an estimated 1 in 267,878 births. Gitel's usage has been declining since 2019. It is primarily used within Ashkenazi Jewish communities, though it has not been recorded in any specific U.S. states as a top name. The name carries a traditional, old-world feel, reminiscent of Eastern European Jewish heritage.
Gitel is a Yiddish feminine given name, likely a variant of Gittel. Gittel is derived from the Yiddish word 'gut' meaning 'good,' often used as a nickname for a good-natured person. The name has been used primarily in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. Its recorded usage in the United States is sparse, with data starting from 1970.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Gittel, Gittl, Gitele
Sibling names for Gitel
Names that share Gitel's style, for a brother or sister.
