Declining since 2010, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Jiselle since 1983
Babies named Jiselle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 890 |
| 2010s | 1,132 |
| 2020s | 294 |
Meaning & origin
Jiselle is a modern American name first recorded in 1983, reflecting the trend of creating distinctive feminine names by attaching the fashionable -elle suffix to an initial consonant. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, but has been falling in use since 2010. In the most recent year, it ranked 4,172, with roughly 1 in every 47,273 baby girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Texas and California, two states with large, diverse populations where inventive names often gain traction. While its etymology is uncertain and it lacks deep historical roots, Jiselle appeals to parents seeking a fresh, melodious alternative to more established names like Giselle or Gabrielle.
Jiselle is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1983. It likely blends the popular -elle suffix with the initial J, influenced by names like Giselle (of Germanic origin, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage') or Jocelyn (from Old German, meaning 'member of the Gauts'). The name does not have a long historical pedigree and is primarily an American invention of the late 20th century.
Where Jiselle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jisi, Elle, Jiji
Sibling names for Jiselle
Names that share Jiselle's style, for a brother or sister.
