Gittel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Yiddish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Gittel means 'good' in Yiddish and is a traditional Jewish name.
Meaning of the Name Gittel
Gittel is a feminine name of Yiddish origin. It is derived from the Yiddish word 'gutele' which means 'good'. The name carries positive connotations of goodness, kindness, and virtuousness. Gittel is often used as a traditional Jewish name, reflecting the important values of piety and righteousness within the community.
Popularity of the Name Gittel
The popularity for the name Gittel peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 58 births, which ranked number 5,165 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Gittel had the most female births in 2018 with 58, which ranked number 2,867 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Gittel has increased sharply over the last ten years from 42 births to 51 births, an increase of 21.43%. Among females, Gittel has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 42 births to 51 births, an increase of 21.43%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gittel
- 20 Year Trend of Gittel: 88.89%
- 10 Year Trend of Gittel: 21.43%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Gittel: 21.43%
Popularity of Gittel by State
Among females, Gittel was most popular in Northeastern states with 29 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 29 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gittel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 587 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gittel
- Total Births of Gittel: 52 (1.96%)
- Female Births of Gittel: 52 (1.96%)
Given the upward trend of Gittel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.96% increase in total births, for a total of 52 births in 2024. For Females, births for Gittel have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 52 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.96%.