Lissette
Lissette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
God is my oath.
Origin and history
Lissette is a French-derived name that serves as a diminutive variant of Elisabeth, ultimately originating from the Hebrew name Elisheba. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, though it has become a rare choice for newborn girls in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
7,496 babies in the United States have been named Lissette since 1880. It ranks #1935 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2008.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30.6 %)
- CA (23.5 %)
- FL (14.8 %)
- IL (10 %)
- NJ (9.5 %)
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 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 761 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,624 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,753 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,838 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,023 |
| 2010-2019 | 376 |
| 2020-2029 | 93 |
Famous people named Lissette
- Lissette Alvarez: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Liz, Lissy, Lissa
Fun facts
- Lissette is an alternative double-s spelling of the traditional French name Lisette.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.