Jisselle

“a form of 'Giselle', meaning pledge or hostage”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#9271US 2023

11Births / yr

↑Rising

400All-time births

📅 Since 199100

What does Jisselle mean and where does it come from?

Jisselle is a creative spelling of the name Giselle, which has French origins. The original name means 'pledge' or 'hostage', deriving from the Old German word 'gisil'. The name Jisselle has seen use predominantly in the United States and reflects a trend towards unique spelling conventions in moder

Cultural significance

Jisselle has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a form of 'giselle', meaning pledge or hostage.

Peak popularity

Reached #5619 in 2002 — currently #9271 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Jisselle?

Jisselle works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Jisselle Grace

How popular is Jisselle right now?

Rising fast — up 5085 spots — currently #9271 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#9271 · Top 6.8%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#9271	11	▲ up 5085 · +83% births
2022	#14356	6	▼ down 97
2021	#14259	6	▼ down 1710 · -14% births
2020	#12549	7	▼ down 2773 · -36% births
2015	#9776	11	▼ down 4081 · -54% births
2010	#5695	24	▲ up 730 · +26% births
2005	#6425	19	▼ down 271 · +6% births
2000	#6154	18	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Jisselle

Best Year2010Rank #5695

Peak Count24

Average Rank#9811

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range2000 - 20238 years

The story of Jisselle

Jisselle is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1991. With 400 total births recorded, Jisselle remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #6154 in 2000, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #9271 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Jisselle in 2002:

Emily Madison Hannah Emma Alexis

Jisselle by decade

Jisselle peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	45
2000s ★	201
2010s	147
2020s	7

💎Jisselle has only 400 total recorded births since 1991 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Jisselle?

Common

JisJiElle

What names sound and feel like Jisselle?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jisselle also consider these

Jissele

American · French

Jiselle

France · Pledge; oath

Jesselle

American · Little Jessica

Jasselle

American · A variation of

Nishelle

American · A modern invented

Yisselle

French · God's promise or

Gisselle

French · pledge

Jizzelle

France · a variant of

Common questions about the name Jisselle

What does the name Jisselle mean?

Jisselle means "a form of 'Giselle', meaning pledge or hostage" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Jisselle?

Jisselle is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Jisselle have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Jisselle?

Jisselle originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Jisselle?

Jisselle pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Jisselle trending right now?

Jisselle is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.