Holding steady.
Popularity of Leisel since 1966
Babies named Leisel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Leisel is a feminine given name of German origin, first recorded in the United States in 1966. It likely developed as a variant of Liesel, a familiar form of Elisabeth. The name saw a modest peak in usage in 2015, but remains outside the top 1,000. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, with no significant surge or decline. Leisel has not been associated with any particular U.S. state based on available data. As a distinctive and uncommon choice, it offers a traditional European feel with a modern spelling.
Leisel is a modern respelling or variant of Liesel, which itself is a German diminutive of Elisabeth. Elisabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my abundance.' The name has been used in German-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, primarily as a nickname, but has gained usage as an independent given name in the English-speaking world since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lei, Leli, Seli
Sibling names for Leisel
Names that share Leisel's style, for a brother or sister.
