Lis
Girl nameLis has been given to 360 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It peaked in 1961. In 2025, about 1 in 146,115 girls was named Lis.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
360
Peak year
1961 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1953
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lis — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lis.
Sibling name ideas for Lis
Same era and popularity as Lis, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lis?
Lis has been given to 360 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lis peak?
Lis peaked in 1961, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Lis a girl or boy name?
Lis is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lis are girls).
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