Lissie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLIS-ee / ˈlɪsiEnglish; diminutive of Elizabeth
Meaning
God is my oath (Elizabeth)
Historical & Cultural Background
Lissie is often considered a diminutive or nickname for Elizabeth, which has been a popular name across various cultures. The name Elizabeth has royal connections, particularly in England, where it has been borne by several queens. Lissie, as a variant, has gained popularity in modern times as a standalone name. It reflects a trend of using shorter, more casual forms of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Lissie has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years as a fresh alternative to Elizabeth.
Similar Names
Variants
- Liss
- Lissy
International Variants
- Elisabeth (German)
- Elisabeth (Dutch)
- Elisabet (Spanish)
Famous people named Lissie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lissie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lissie has ranked as high as #885 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Kentucky, 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)
Top States for Lissie (1925)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 14 |
| 1883 | 16 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1895 | 14 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1899 | 17 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1901 | 16 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1903 | 15 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1906 | 16 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1908 | 21 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1910 | 15 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1913 | 20 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1921 | 27 |
| 1922 | 19 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 31 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |