Jisel
An English feminine name derived from the Spanish name Gisela.
Name Census estimates that about 360 living Americans carry the first name Jisel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jisel today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jisel births was 1999 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jisel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
360
~ 1 in 952,095 Americans
Peak year
1999
28 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2015 SSA rank
#17,680
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Jisel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jisel from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 210 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jisel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jisel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jisels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jisel
The name Jisel has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, believed to have emerged during the ancient times of the Middle East. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yizhak, which means "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." This name was prominently featured in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament, as the name of the son of Abraham and Sarah.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jisel can be traced back to the 12th century, when Rabbi Yitzhak ben Yosef, a prominent Jewish philosopher and scholar, was born in Cordoba, Spain, in 1115. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of Jewish philosophy and his commentary on the Talmud.
In the 16th century, Jisel de Haro was a Spanish poet and writer from Seville, Spain. She gained recognition for her poetic works and her involvement in literary circles during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
In the 18th century, Jisel Rojas (1735-1803) was a Venezuelan writer and poet known for her contribution to the literature of the Spanish colonial era in South America. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism.
Moving to the 19th century, Jisel Montes (1851-1912) was a notable Mexican painter and one of the pioneers of the Mexican Impressionist movement. Her paintings captured the vibrant landscapes and people of Mexico, and her works are displayed in various museums and galleries.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jisel was Jisel Alvarez (1890-1962), a Cuban writer and feminist activist. She was a prominent figure in the early 20th century feminist movement in Cuba and advocated for women's rights and equality through her literary works and activism.
While the name Jisel is not as common as some other names, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, ranging from literature and philosophy to art and activism.
People
Jisel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jisel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jisel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jisel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 360 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jisel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 952,095 US residents.
Is Jisel a common name?
We classify Jisel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 367 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jisel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jisel was 1999, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jisel is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jisel a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jisel in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.