Lise Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEEZ / liːz

French; German; Scandinavian

Meaning

French: God's promise; German: noble; Scandinavian: devoted to God

Historical & Cultural Background

Lise is often considered a diminutive of Elisabeth, which has roots in Hebrew. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in France and Germany. It has been used in literature and music, contributing to its cultural significance.

Trend Summary

Lise has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Lisa
  • Liza

International Variants

  • Lise (French)
  • Liza (Spanish)
  • Elisabeth (German)

Famous people named Lise

Lise Meitner was an Austrian-Swedish physicist who contributed to the discovery of nuclear fission.

Lise Bourbeau is a Canadian author known for her work in personal development and self-help.

Lise Wilhelmine is a notable Danish artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.

Lise D. is a French actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

Fictional characters named Lise

Lise is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel' known for her strong personality.

Lise is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus' who is portrayed as a curious student.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lise was first seen in the United States in 1922. Lise has ranked as high as #976 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Maine. In the past 5 years the name Lise has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lise (1991)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19225
19347
19375
19385
19405
19428
19435
19457
194611
194713
194820
194933
195038
195150
195297
195390
1954116
1955117
1956144
1957124
1958151
1959157
1960113
1961142
1962123
1963131
196495
196586
196694
196770
196884
196968
197051
197154
197234
197331
197430
197528
197630
197729
197821
197925
198016
198122
19829
198313
198411
198513
198617
198715
198811
198913
199010
19917
19939
199410
19975
19986
20016
20035
20076
20096
20106
20125
20135
20155
20197
20245