Lisa Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-sah / ˈliːsəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my oath; English: short form of Elizabeth
Historical & Cultural Background
Lisa is often considered a diminutive of Elizabeth, which has roots in Hebrew. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used for both genders, though predominantly for girls. In recent years, it has seen a decline in usage as a given name.
Trend Summary
Lisa was most popular in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Liza
- Lisah
International Variants
- Lise (French)
- Elisa (Italian)
- Elisa (Spanish)
Famous people named Lisa
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Fictional characters named Lisa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lisa was first seen in the United States in 1952. Lisa has ranked as high as #939 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Lisa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lisa (1990)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 29 |
| 1958 | 36 |
| 1959 | 59 |
| 1960 | 86 |
| 1961 | 81 |
| 1962 | 105 |
| 1963 | 120 |
| 1964 | 131 |
| 1965 | 177 |
| 1966 | 151 |
| 1967 | 120 |
| 1968 | 172 |
| 1969 | 149 |
| 1970 | 138 |
| 1971 | 130 |
| 1972 | 96 |
| 1973 | 66 |
| 1974 | 74 |
| 1975 | 69 |
| 1976 | 61 |
| 1977 | 53 |
| 1978 | 50 |
| 1979 | 68 |
| 1980 | 61 |
| 1981 | 65 |
| 1982 | 44 |
| 1983 | 52 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 |