Lisa
Lisa is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Lisa is traditionally a short form of Elisabeth or Elizabeth, ultimately deriving from Hebrew elements meaning 'God is my oath'. Though predominantly used as a female name in modern times, it historically recorded a modest number of male usages in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains an iconic mid-century name overall, but is virtually unused for males in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,783 babies in the United States have been named Lisa since 1880. It ranks #2454 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (19.4 %)
- CA (18.2 %)
- PA (9.1 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 188 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,292 |
| 1970-1980 | 804 |
| 1980-1990 | 426 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Lisa originated as an abbreviated form of Elisabeth or Elizabeth before establishing itself as an independent given name.
- While overwhelmingly female, more than 2,700 male births were recorded with the name Lisa in official U.S. records over the 20th century.