Jiselle
Jiselle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pledge, hostage, or mutual promise.
Origin and history
Jiselle is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Giselle, which derives from a Germanic root meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'. Popularized in modern times, it offers a softer initial 'J' spelling while retaining its classic French ballet association. In the United States, it is moderately used as an alternative form of the traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
2,531 babies in the United States have been named Jiselle since 1880. It ranks #3513 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1807.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.6 %)
- TX (30.6 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 185 |
| 2000-2010 | 890 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,132 |
| 2020-2029 | 294 |
Nicknames
Ji, Jizzie, Elle
Fun facts
- Jiselle is an alternative English spelling of Giselle, replacing the traditional initial 'G' with a 'J' to clarify its soft pronunciation.
- The root word 'gisil' was historically used in medieval Europe to signify a pledge or noble child exchanged to seal a treaty.