Holding steady.
Popularity of Lisle since 1885
Babies named Lisle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lisle's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 25 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 96 |
| 1920s | 145 |
| 1930s | 87 |
| 1940s | 87 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lisle is a rare masculine name of French origin, first recorded in the United States in 1885. It peaked in usage in 1896, and has since become extremely uncommon, with a stable trajectory and no recent resurgence. The name's meaning, 'from the island,' reflects its origin as a locational surname. While it has not appeared on the national popularity charts in recent decades, it remains a distinctive choice for those drawn to surnames as first names.
Lisle is derived from the French de l'isle, meaning 'from the island.' It originated as a locational surname for someone who lived on an island or near a river island. As a first name, it saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States and England.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: L'Isle, Lisle
Sibling names for Lisle
Names that share Lisle's style, for a brother or sister.
