Giselle: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced zhih-ZEL · 2 syllables
Borrowed from French Giselle.
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- zhih-ZEL
- US rank (2025)
- #382
- US babies a year
- about 864 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Giselle?
Giselle was the #382 name in the US in 2025, given to 803 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 48% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #382 |
| Australia | #173 |
How old are people named Giselle?
Half of US adults named Giselle are older than 24; most are between 18 and 52. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Giselle
How do you pronounce Giselle?
Giselle is pronounced zhih-ZEL.
How popular is the name Giselle?
Giselle was the #382 name in the US in 2025, given to 803 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 48% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Giselle?
Half of US adults named Giselle are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 52.