Liesl Girl

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEEZ-ul /ˈliːzəl/

Origin: German; Dutch

Meaning: German: God's promise; Dutch: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Liesl is of German origin, derived as a diminutive form of the name Elisabeth, which itself has roots in Hebrew. The Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath," was adapted into Greek as Elisabet, which then transitioned into Latin as Elisabetha.

The name spread throughout Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages, where it was embraced in various forms, including the German Liesl. This diminutive form reflects a common practice in German-speaking cultures of creating affectionate or familiar versions of names.

Historically, the name Elisabeth has been borne by numerous notable figures, including several queens and saints, which contributed to its enduring popularity. One significant milestone in the name's history is its appearance in the King James Bible, published in 1611, where Elisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist.

This biblical connection has reinforced the name's significance in Christian traditions, particularly in the context of religious and royal lineages throughout Europe. Culturally, Liesl carries connotations of warmth and familiarity, often associated with the character Liesl von Trapp from the musical "The Sound of Music," which has further embedded the name in popular culture.

The name embodies a sense of tradition and familial bonds, reflecting the affectionate nature of diminutives in German. As a diminutive of Elisabeth, Liesl also shares in the rich heritage of names that symbolize devotion and faith, making it a name with deep historical and cultural resonance.

Famous people named Liesl

In this section, you will find notable people named Liesl. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Liesl who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Liesl Tommy is a director best known for Eclipsed, The Good Fight, and the Broadway production of Ain't Too Proud.

Fictional characters named Liesl

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Liesl is a fictional character from the musical and film The Sound of Music. She is the eldest daughter of the von Trapp family, known for her romantic spirit and strong bond with her siblings.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Liesl, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Liesl. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Liesl was first seen in the United States in 1965.

Liesl has ranked as high as #1731 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Minnesota, and Washington.

In the past 5 years the name Liesl has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Liesl is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Liesl was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Liesl.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 33 33
2024 22 22
2023 28 28
2022 31 31
2021 32 32
2020 27 27
2019 29 29
2018 37 37
2017 35 35
2016 36 36
2015 51 51
2014 55 55
2013 39 39
2012 46 46
2011 46 46
2010 43 43
2009 30 30
2008 41 41
2007 22 22
2006 17 17
2005 27 27
2004 17 17
2003 17 17
2002 18 18
2001 26 26
2000 14 14
1999 15 15
1998 28 28
1997 14 14
1996 19 19
1995 16 16
1994 21 21
1993 19 19
1992 25 25
1991 21 21
1990 21 21
1989 32 32
1988 24 24
1987 29 29
1986 29 29
1985 30 30
1984 40 40
1983 29 29
1982 39 39
1981 29 29
1980 27 27
1979 24 24
1978 14 14
1977 27 27
1976 26 26
1975 14 14
1974 19 19
1973 25 25
1972 21 21
1971 29 29
1970 47 47
1969 72 72
1968 85 85
1967 96 96
1966 100 100
1965 24 24

Top States for Liesl (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
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