Lise Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lise is a French diminutive of Elisabeth, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'God is my oath'. It evolved from Elisheva to Elisabeth in various languages before becoming popular as Lise in French. The name is associated with elegance and has gained popularity since the 19th century. There is no direct biblical relevance. Notable individuals with this name include physicist Lise Meitner and author Lise Bourbeau.
The name Lise is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lise has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lise' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5456th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1069th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1897th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7293rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19106th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20969th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lise' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lise"
Pronunciation
/liːz/
Origin
French
Etymology
Lise is a diminutive form of the name Elisabeth, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'.
Meaning
God is my oath
Language Evolution
Elisheva (Hebrew), Elisabeth (Greek, Latin), Elisabeth (Old French), Lise (French)
Historical Usage
Lise gained popularity in France during the 19th century as a standalone name, particularly after the romantic period.
Variants & Derivatives
Liza, Lisa, Elise
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lise is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and grace.
Famous People
Lise Meitner, physicist, Lise Bourbeau, author, Lise Van Scheppingen, Dutch artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lise"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lise"
"Lise" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5456th of 9204 | 42 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1069th of 12526 | 1,765 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1897th of 19264 | 751 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7293rd of 27321 | 160 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19106th of 35406 | 45 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 20969th of 30306 | 22 |
Regional Popularity of "Lise" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lise" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
49.44% 1101st/2227 |
28.02% 681st/2430 |
69.26% 1976th/2853 |
34.13% 947th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
89.27% 2622nd/2937 |
44.16% 1538th/3483 |
95.37% 3355th/3518 |
48.89% 1977th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
- |
78.90% 4984th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lise"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lise" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.