Yissel
Every Yissel since 1982 — 381 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yissel
Yissel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,878 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 381 American babies have been named Yissel. Its peak came in 2007, when 23 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 Yissel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yissel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,878 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,239 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,532 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,422 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,437 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,478 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,351 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,401 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,963 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #13,105 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,403 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,602 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,204 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,404 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,099 |
| 2007 | 23 | #6,078 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,229 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,440 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,243 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,199 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,824 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,948 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,802 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,538 |
| 1990 | 5 | #15,216 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yissel in 2025?
Yissel ranked #14,878 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yissel?
381 babies have been named Yissel in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yissel most popular?
Yissel peaked in 2007, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Yissel a boy or girl name?
Yissel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yissel rising or falling?
Yissel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.