Lisa
Lisa is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my oath.
Origin and history
Lisa originated as a short form of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath'. It experienced immense popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, holding the top rank for baby girls throughout much of the 1960s. Although its contemporary usage has declined, it remains a familiar classic.
Popularity in the United States
967,229 babies in the United States have been named Lisa since 1880. It ranks #16 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #921.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.8 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 21 |
| 1910-1920 | 119 |
| 1920-1930 | 179 |
| 1930-1940 | 440 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,724 |
| 1950-1960 | 95,824 |
| 1960-1970 | 496,987 |
| 1970-1980 | 228,690 |
| 1980-1990 | 102,610 |
| 1990-2000 | 27,433 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,030 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,536 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,618 |
Famous people named Lisa
- Lisa Kudrow: Actress, Comedian
- Lisa Marie Presley: Singer, Songwriter
- Lisa Bonet: Actress
Nicknames
Lise, Lee
Fun facts
- Lisa was the most popular name for newborn girls in the United States every year from 1962 through 1969.
- Although long established as an independent given name, it originated as a truncated pet form of Elizabeth or Elisabeth.