Girl · #15,431 in 2026

Gricel

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

Current Rank

#15,431

Peak Rank

#1,511 (1984)

Total Babies

275

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

2002

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#1511

Peak Rank

275

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gricel

Gricel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 75 Gricels were born — ranking #1,511 that year. As of 2026, Gricel ranks #15,431 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 275 Gricels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Gricel

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

Gristle
Grisel
Gracile
Grassl
Grizzle
Grizzel
Grizzell
Grisaille
Krystle
Cresol
Gsl
Gusle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gricel

What does the name Gricel mean?

Gricel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gricel in 2026?

In 2026, Gricel ranks #15,431 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gricel most popular?

Gricel reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #1,511 that year with 75 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Gricel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gricel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gricel include Robena, Ilse, Timeka. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gricel

Gricel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 275 births in the dataset. Gricel's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #1,511. Use the chart and map above to compare Gricel'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.