Lisette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Lisette is a French diminutive of Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my oath'. The name has evolved through several languages and forms, showcasing its flexibility and charm. It is commonly associated with grace and sophistication. There is no significant biblical relevance, but it has gained popularity since the 19th century.

The name Lisette is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Lisette 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, 'Lisette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5159th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5688th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1895th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 827th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 984th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1239th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3932nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lisette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lisette"

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Pronunciation

/lɪˈzɛt/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

Lisette is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'.

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Meaning

God is my oath

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Language Evolution

Elisheva (Hebrew), Elizabeth (English), Elisabeth (French, German), Lisette (French)

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Historical Usage

Lisette gained popularity in the 19th century as a charming and elegant diminutive of Elizabeth, often used in French-speaking regions.

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Variants & Derivatives

Liz, Liza, Beth, Eliza, Lise

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Lisette is often viewed as a stylish and sophisticated name, frequently associated with grace and charm.

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Famous People

Lisette Model, an influential photographer, Lisette Oropesa, a prominent opera singer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lisette"

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 "Lisette"

"Lisette" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 5159th of 9107 48
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 5688th of 9204 37
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1895th of 12526 609
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 827th of 19264 2,641
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 984th of 27321 2,833
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1239th of 35406 2,910
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3932nd of 30306 456

Regional Popularity of "Lisette" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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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 "Lisette" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
85.77%
1910th/2227
44.49%
1081st/2430
67.23%
1918th/2853
78.05%
2166th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
41.61%
1222nd/2937
13.09%
456th/3483
34.85%
1226th/3518
19.78%
800th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
29.25%
1078th/3685
17.36%
777th/4475
24.47%
1271st/5194
10.43%
659th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
31.25%
1432nd/4582
25.68%
1326th/5164
19.99%
1462nd/7313
10.99%
820th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
3984th/3984
84.85%
3807th/4487
55.48%
3785th/6822
45.43%
2851st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Lisette"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Lisette" 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.