Declining since 2001, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Yisel since 1977
Babies named Yisel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 190 |
| 2000s | 387 |
| 2010s | 166 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Yisel first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, a relative latecomer compared to many traditional names. It reached its peak popularity in 2000, when the name was most frequently chosen for newborn girls. Since 2001, its usage has been steadily declining, reflecting a common trajectory for once-fashionable modern coinages. The name's rarity is underscored by its current rank of 8,362, with only about 1 in 133,939 girls receiving it in the latest year. Yisel's origins are uncertain but likely stem from creative respellings of Spanish names like Ysabel, itself a form of Elizabeth. Despite its decline, Yisel remains a distinctive choice that blends phonetic appeal with a touch of Hispanic heritage.
Yisel likely emerged as a modern spelling variant of Ysel or Ysabel, which are Spanish forms of Isabel and Elizabeth. The name Elizabeth has Hebrew origins (Elisheva, 'God is my oath'). Yisel first appeared in U.S. records in 1977, reflecting a trend of creative spelling adaptations of classic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yisi, Yis
Sibling names for Yisel
Names that share Yisel's style, for a brother or sister.
