Liesel Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-zuhl / ˈliː.zəlGerman; Hebrew
Meaning
German: God's promise; Hebrew: God is my oath
Historical & Cultural Background
Liesel is a diminutive form of the name Elisabeth, which has roots in Hebrew. The name gained popularity in German-speaking countries and has been used in various literary works. It is often associated with themes of loyalty and faithfulness due to its meaning. The name has also been popularized in modern culture through various media.
Trend Summary
Liesel has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Liesl
- Lieselotte
International Variants
- Elisabeth (German)
- Lisette (French)
- Elisabet (Spanish)
- Lise (Danish)
Famous people named Liesel
Liesel Pritzker Simmons is an American actress and philanthropist known for her role in the film 'The Princess Diaries'.
Fictional characters named Liesel
Liesel Meminger is a character in 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak, known for her love of books and storytelling.
Liesel is a character in the animated film 'The Secret of Kells', where she plays a key role in the adventure.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Liesel was first seen in the United States in 1954. Liesel has ranked as high as #1331 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Utah, Washington, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Liesel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Liesel (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2015 | 63 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 22 |