Gisella
Every Gisella since 1895 — 1,533 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gisella
Gisella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,986 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1895, 1,533 American babies have been named Gisella. Its peak came in 2009, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gisella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gisella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,986 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,599 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,310 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,239 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,764 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,591 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,859 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,185 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,169 |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,376 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,174 |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,740 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,598 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,334 |
| 2011 | 54 | #3,102 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,054 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,713 |
| 2008 | 49 | #3,394 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,348 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,864 |
| 2005 | 53 | #3,023 |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,090 |
| 2003 | 46 | #3,200 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,105 |
| 2001 | 32 | #3,974 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,222 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,011 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,484 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,235 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,973 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,676 |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,995 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,750 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,490 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gisella in 2025?
Gisella ranked #5,986 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gisella?
1,533 babies have been named Gisella in the United States since 1895, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gisella most popular?
Gisella peaked in 2009, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Gisella a boy or girl name?
Gisella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gisella rising or falling?
Gisella is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.