Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Reizel since 1980
Babies named Reizel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Reizel is an extremely rare name in the United States, first appearing on record in 1980. As of 2025, it ranked at 13,208 with an incidence of 1 in 267,878 births, showing a stable trajectory. Its peak year came in 2024, suggesting very modest but recent interest. Typically given to girls, Reizel likely derives from Yiddish or Dutch roots as a diminutive of Rose, making it a floral name with a vintage, homespun feel. It has not been reported in any top states, reflecting its scattered, uncommon use.
Reizel likely originated as a Yiddish or Dutch pet form of Rose (from German 'Rose' or Yiddish 'Reyze'), meaning 'rose'. It may also be a variant of Raizel, a Yiddish name meaning 'rose'. The name has been used among Ashkenazi Jewish communities and in the Netherlands, gaining modest modern attention as a rare but distinctive choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rei, Zel, Rey
Variants: Raizel, Reisel, Reyzel
Sibling names for Reizel
Names that share Reizel's style, for a brother or sister.
