Girl · #9,900 in 2026

Ghislane

Masculine Ghislain, Guislain (/ɡi.lɛ̃/), Gislain or Ghiselin and feminine Ghislaine or Ghyslaine is a French personal name used in countries with French-speaking populations. It originated with a 7th century saint, Saint Ghislain of Hainaut and was Latinized as Gislenus.

Current Rank
#9,900
Peak Rank
#9,900 (2006)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2006
First Year
2006
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#9900
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ghislane

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Masculine Ghislain, Guislain (/ɡi.lɛ̃/), Gislain or Ghiselin and feminine Ghislaine or Ghyslaine is a French personal name used in countries with French-speaking populations. It originated with a 7th century saint, Saint Ghislain of Hainaut and was Latinized as Gislenus.

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The Story of Ghislane

The earliest SSA record of Ghislane as a baby girl name dates back to 2006, when 11 babies received it. 2006 was its biggest year on record, with 11 newborns named Ghislane — #9,900 in the national rankings. Ghislane last appeared in the published SSA data in 2006, with 11 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 11 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Where is Ghislane most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • CM
    43%
  • MA
    27%
  • CL
    17%
  • United States
    10%
  • Brazil
    4%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Ghislane

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ghislane is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghislane

What does the name Ghislane mean?
Masculine Ghislain, Guislain (/ɡi.lɛ̃/), Gislain or Ghiselin and feminine Ghislaine or Ghyslaine is a French personal name used in countries with French-speaking populations. It originated with a 7th century saint, Saint Ghislain of Hainaut and was Latinized as Gislenus.
How popular is Ghislane in 2026?
In 2026, Ghislane ranks #9,900 among girls' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Ghislane most popular?
Ghislane reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #9,900 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Ghislane a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ghislane is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Ghislane?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ghislane include Kimberlly, Venicia, Johonna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ghislane

Ghislane is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Ghislane's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #9,900. Use the chart and map above to compare Ghislane's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.