Giselle
Peaked at #134 nationally in 2007, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1949, Giselle has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Giselle — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#134
in 2007
Current rank
#356
in 2024
Years tracked
75
1949–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1949, Giselle reached its peak popularity for girls in 2007, ranking #134 nationally with 2,596 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #215 (2014) to #356 (2024) — a 40% drop.
As of 2024, Giselle ranks #356 nationally for girls, with 871 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #356 | 871 |
| 2023 | #347 | 889 |
| 2022 | #350 | 907 |
| 2021 | #362 | 846 |
| 2020 | #332 | 936 |
| 2019 | #329 | 976 |
| 2018 | #301 | 1,106 |
| 2017 | #273 | 1,175 |
Giselle — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#5032
in 1986
Last ranked
#8398
in 2004
Years tracked
7
1986–2004
Trend
Falling
Giselle was already at its most popular for boys in 1986 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #5032), with 8 babies given the name that year.
Giselle hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #8398.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #8,398 | 8 |
| 2003 | #11,492 | 5 |
| 2001 | #11,160 | 5 |
| 2000 | #10,983 | 5 |
| 1999 | #7,393 | 8 |
| 1998 | #10,172 | 5 |
| 1986 | #5,032 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Giselle most popular?
Giselle was most popular in 2007, when it ranked #134 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Giselle becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Giselle?
At least 49,421 babies have been recorded with the name Giselle in the US since 1949, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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