Holding steady.
Popularity of Gyselle since 1998
Babies named Gyselle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gyselle is a modern respelling of the classic French name Giselle, which entered the English-speaking world through the popular 1841 ballet of the same name. In the United States, Gyselle first appeared on record in 1998 and saw its greatest usage in 2008, though it has never reached the top 1000. The name has maintained a stable but low level of use since then, with fewer than 100 births per year in recent years. Its top-ranked states have not been recorded due to low numbers. Gyselle offers an alternative spelling for parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive sound, rooted in European tradition.
Gyselle is a variant of Giselle, which comes from the Old French word gisil, itself from the Germanic root gisal meaning "pledge" or "hostage." The name was popularized in the 19th century by the ballet Giselle (1841). Gyselle emerged as a modern spelling variant in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gys, Gigi, Elle
Sibling names for Gyselle
Names that share Gyselle's style, for a brother or sister.
