Grisel
Every Grisel since 1954 — 1,678 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Grisel
Grisel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,356 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 1,678 American babies have been named Grisel. Its peak came in 1984, when 211 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Grisel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Grisel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,356 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,633 | — | — |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,211 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,474 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,952 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,412 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,526 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,018 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,156 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,237 | — | — |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,759 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,744 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,951 | — | — |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,557 | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,039 | — | — |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,442 | — | — |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,063 | — | — |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,431 | — | — |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,211 | — | — |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,258 | — | — |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,057 | — | — |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,697 | — | — |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,235 | — | — |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,068 | — | — |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,705 | — | — |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,395 | — | — |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,098 | — | — |
| 1985 | 56 | #1,954 | — | — |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,646 | — | — |
| 1975 | 32 | #2,476 | — | — |
| 1970 | 33 | #2,322 | — | — |
| 1965 | 27 | #2,314 | — | — |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,416 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Grisel in 2025?
Grisel ranked #12,356 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Grisel?
1,678 babies have been named Grisel in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Grisel most popular?
Grisel peaked in 1984, when 211 newborns received the name.
Is Grisel a boy or girl name?
Grisel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Grisel rising or falling?
Grisel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.