Declining since 2008.
Popularity of Gizel since 1990
Babies named Gizel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 151 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Gizel is a modern respelling of the classic name Giselle, first recorded in the United States in 1990. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, but its trajectory has been falling since 2008, reflecting a shift away from this particular variant. While no top states are associated with Gizel, it has cropped up sparingly across the country. The name's appeal lies in its familiar yet distinctive sound, blending the softness of 'Giselle' with the simplicity of a shorter spelling.
Gizel is a modern English variant of Giselle, which derives from the Old German word *gisil* meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'. The name Giselle was popularized in the 19th century by the ballet *Giselle* (1841). Gizel emerged in the United States in the 1990s as a respelling, likely influenced by the fashionable -el ending and the sound of names like Hazel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Giz, Gigi, Zel
Sibling names for Gizel
Names that share Gizel's style, for a brother or sister.
