Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Jisele since 2004
Babies named Jisele per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jisele's real moment was 2015.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Jisele first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 2004, a relatively recent arrival in the naming landscape. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, and has been on a rising trajectory since 2022. The name is a modern respelling of Gisele, itself a French form of the Germanic name Gisela. While no specific top states stand out for Jisele, its use reflects a broader trend of creative spelling variants. The name remains uncommon, but its upward trend suggests growing appeal among parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound.
Jisele appears to be a modern English respelling or variant of Gisele, which derives from the Old German element 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage.' The name has been used sparingly in the United States since the early 2000s, likely influenced by the popularity of the similar French name Gisèle or the celebrity model Gisele Bündchen.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jisi
Sibling names for Jisele
Names that share Jisele's style, for a brother or sister.
