Gissel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Danish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Gissel means 'hostage' or 'pledge' in Danish and represents strength and protection.
Meaning of the Name Gissel
Gissel is a feminine given name of Danish origin. It is derived from the Danish word 'gissel', which means 'hostage' or 'pledge'. The name can also be traced back to the Old Norse name 'Gisli', meaning 'a bright and shining spear'. Gissel symbolizes strength, determination, and protection.
Popularity of the Name Gissel
The popularity for the name Gissel peaked in popularity in the year 2004 with 152 births, which ranked number 2,430 out of 29,512 unique names for that year. Gissel had the most female births in 2004 with 152, which ranked number 1,372 out of 18,831 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Gissel has declined sharply over the last ten years from 59 births to 15 births, a decline of -74.58%. Among females, Gissel has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 59 births to 15 births, a decline of -74.58%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gissel
- 20 Year Trend of Gissel: -89.93%
- 10 Year Trend of Gissel: -74.58%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Gissel: -74.58%
Popularity of Gissel by State
Among females, Gissel was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gissel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gissel
- Total Births of Gissel: 13 (-12.80%)
- Female Births of Gissel: 13 (-12.80%)
Given the downward trend of Gissel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -12.80% decrease in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. For Females, births for Gissel have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, a decrease of -12.80%.