Declining since 2009, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Jizelle since 1992
Babies named Jizelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 502 |
| 2010s | 429 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
The name Jizelle is a modern American variant of the classic Giselle, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1992. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when it reached rank 7,133, but since 2009 its frequency has steadily declined. In 2025, it was given to approximately 1 in 107,151 baby girls, placing it well outside the top 5,000. Though the name is most common in the 2000s cohort, it lacks strong regional ties. Its unique spelling gives it a contemporary feel, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound derived from a longstanding European tradition.
Jizelle is a modern American coinage, likely inspired by the French name Giselle, which derives from the Old German element gisil 'pledge, hostage'. The spelling with a 'J' reflects a contemporary preference for distinctive initial letters. The name has been used sporadically in the United States since the early 1990s, with a peak in 2008.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jizzy, Elle, Zelle
Sibling names for Jizelle
Names that share Jizelle's style, for a brother or sister.
