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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIS-ee /ˈlɪsi/

Origin: English; diminutive of Elizabeth

Meaning: God is my oath (Elizabeth)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lissie is often considered a diminutive or variant 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 making its way into Old French as Élisabeth. The transition into English occurred during the medieval period, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into the English language.

Lissie, as a short form, likely emerged in the 19th century as a more affectionate or informal version of Elizabeth, reflecting a common trend of creating diminutives in English-speaking cultures. Historically, the name Elizabeth has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Queen Elizabeth I of England, who reigned from 1558 to 1603 and is often regarded as one of the most significant monarchs in English history.

The name has also been associated with various saints, including Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, who lived in the 13th century and is celebrated for her charitable works. The name's prominence was further solidified through its inclusion in the King James Bible, where Elizabeth is mentioned as the mother of John the Baptist, thus enhancing its religious and cultural significance.

Culturally, the name Lissie, while less common than its full form, carries the warmth and familiarity associated with diminutive names. It evokes a sense of affection and intimacy, often used within families or close circles.

The enduring appeal of Elizabeth and its variants, including Lissie, can be attributed to their rich historical associations and the positive attributes linked to their bearers, such as loyalty, faithfulness, and strength. This cultural resonance has allowed the name to maintain its relevance across generations.

Famous people named Lissie

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Lissie is a singer-songwriter best known for Catching a Tiger, Back to Forever, and My Wild West.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lissie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Lissie has ranked as high as #2701 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Kentucky, Connecticut, and South Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Lissie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lissie 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 Lissie 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 Lissie.

Year Total Births Girl
2022 7 7
2010 5 5
2005 5 5
1999 6 6
1980 6 6
1979 5 5
1967 5 5
1953 13 13
1946 6 6
1945 8 8
1944 5 5
1943 7 7
1942 5 5
1941 7 7
1940 6 6
1939 7 7
1938 9 9
1937 10 10
1936 12 12
1935 12 12
1934 5 5
1933 16 16
1932 8 8
1931 8 8
1930 13 13
1929 11 11
1928 11 11
1927 14 14
1926 23 23
1925 18 18
1924 31 31
1923 13 13
1922 19 19
1921 27 27
1920 17 17
1919 25 25
1918 25 25
1917 23 23
1916 18 18
1915 18 18
1914 20 20
1913 20 20
1912 19 19
1911 13 13
1910 15 15
1909 14 14
1908 21 21
1907 14 14
1906 16 16
1905 14 14
1904 11 11
1903 15 15
1902 12 12
1901 16 16
1900 12 12
1899 17 17
1898 16 16
1897 7 7
1896 11 11
1895 14 14
1894 14 14
1893 14 14
1892 9 9
1891 7 7
1890 11 11
1889 7 7
1888 12 12
1887 7 7
1886 5 5
1885 10 10
1884 8 8
1883 16 16
1882 14 14
1881 5 5
1880 11 11

Top States for Lissie (1953)

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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