Lise
Girl nameLise has been given to 2,791 babies in the U.S. since 1922. It peaked in 1959.
Meaning & origin
From the French, and possible also from Scandinavian, Lise. Variant of more common English Lisa.
Origin: French
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,791
Peak year
1959 (157 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1922
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lise — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lise.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lise?
Lise has been given to 2,791 babies in the U.S. since 1922. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lise peak?
Lise peaked in 1959, when 157 babies were given the name.
Is Lise a girl or boy name?
Lise is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lise are girls).
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