Liselle Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lee-ZEL //liˈzɛl//
Origin: French; Hebrew
Meaning: French: God is my oath; Hebrew: pledged to God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Liselle is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." The name passed into Greek as Elisabet and then into Latin as Elisabetha, before evolving into various forms in the vernacular languages of Europe. In Old French, it became Lisette, which later influenced the development of Liselle as a distinct name.
The transition into English occurred through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into the English lexicon, leading to the eventual emergence of Liselle as a variant. Historically, the name Elizabeth has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Elizabeth I of England, who reigned from 1558 to 1603 and is often celebrated for her role in the English Renaissance and the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
The name has also been significant in religious contexts, with Elizabeth being the name of the mother of John the Baptist in the New Testament. This biblical association has contributed to the name's enduring popularity and cultural resonance throughout the centuries.
Liselle, as a derivative of Elizabeth, carries with it the rich historical and cultural significance associated with its root name. It evokes themes of faith, loyalty, and divine promise, which have been central to the name's legacy.
The name's melodic quality and its connection to the more widely recognized Elizabeth may have contributed to its appeal in various cultures. While Liselle itself may not have been as prominent as its predecessor, it reflects the tradition of creating affectionate diminutives that convey intimacy and endearment.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Liselle was first seen in the United States in 1982.
Liselle has ranked as high as #1345 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Liselle has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Liselle 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 Liselle was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Liselle
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Liselle.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |