Declining since 1998, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Lisette since 1882
Babies named Lisette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 74 |
| 1950s | 263 |
| 1960s | 1,048 |
| 1970s | 1,737 |
| 1980s | 1,670 |
| 1990s | 2,199 |
| 2000s | 1,776 |
| 2010s | 581 |
| 2020s | 163 |
Meaning & origin
Lisette is a French diminutive of Élisabeth, carrying the meaning 'God is my oath' through its Hebrew roots. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1882 and saw its peak popularity in 1999. While never extremely common, it experienced a rise through the late 20th century, particularly in the 1990s, before entering a gradual decline since 1998. In 2025, it ranked 4,661 with roughly 1 in 55,423 births, and its use has been most concentrated in California. Its sound aligns with other French feminine diminutives like Colette and Juliette, offering a recognizable but distinctive choice.
Lisette is a French diminutive of Élisabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' It emerged as an independent given name in France during the 18th century and spread to other European countries and the United States. The name has maintained steady but modest use, particularly in French-speaking regions.
Where Lisette is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lisette” around the world
Where Lisette lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lise, Lys, Etta
Sibling names for Lisette
Names that share Lisette's style, for a brother or sister.
