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The name Gisele has its origins in the Old Germanic name 'Gisil', meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'. It evolved through French language forms and has retained its noble connotations. The name is not biblically relevant and gained popularity in the 19th century. Its modern perception is one of elegance, and it is associated with several notable figures, including supermodel Gisele Bündchen.

The name Gisele is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gisele has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gisele' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5714th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4004th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1221st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2758th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4954th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1669th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1973rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gisele' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.