Gissel

Gissel is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 16 girls in the United States.

Gissel at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gissel

Gissel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gissel first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1288 in 1999, and in 2024 16 babies received the name — 2,533 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gissel in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#1288 in 1999
Peak year
2004
Babies named Gissel in 2024
16
Total since 1880
2,533

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gissel mean?

The meaning of Gissel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gissel a boy or girl name?

Gissel is a girl name. In 2024, 16 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gissel?

Gissel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gissel?

Gissel first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #1288 in 1999, and 16 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].