Girl · #15,082 in 2026

Gizel

Name: Popularity of the name Gizel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gizel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,082

Peak Rank

#5,891 (2009)

Total Babies

277

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1990

First Year

2020

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#5891

Peak Rank

277

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gizel

Gizel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 23 Gizels were born — ranking #5,891 that year. As of 2026, Gizel ranks #15,082 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 277 Gizels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Gizel

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

Jazel
Jazelle
Chisel
Shizzle
Jessel
Justle
Jostle
Jossle
Jerrell
Jerrel
Jehle
Guzzle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gizel

What does the name Gizel mean?

Gizel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gizel in 2026?

In 2026, Gizel ranks #15,082 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gizel most popular?

Gizel reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #5,891 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gizel most popular?

Gizel has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gizel.

Is Gizel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gizel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Gizel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gizel include Aubrea, Ashlinn, Martyna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gizel

Gizel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 277 births in the dataset. Gizel's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #5,891. Use the chart and map above to compare Gizel'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.