Lisseth

Meaning & origin

Lisseth is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1981, placing it among the newer additions to the American naming pool. Its most popular year was 2005, when it reached its highest rank and usage. Since 2006, however, the name has been in decline. In 2025, Lisseth was given at a rate of approximately 1 in 229,610 girls, a very low frequency that places it far from mainstream use. The name's rise and fall illustrate a typical pattern for invented or repurposed names that briefly catch on but do not sustain long-term popularity. Lisseth is likely a respelling or variant of Lizeth, itself a creative elaboration of Elizabeth or Lizette. Its sound fits alongside other modern feminine names ending in "-eth" or "-ith," and it has been used most frequently in Hispanic communities in the United States.

Lisseth is a modern feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1981. It appears to be a variant of Lizeth, which itself is a creative respelling of Lizette or a blend of Elizabeth and the popular -eth suffix seen in names like Giselle or Lisbeth. The name lacks a long historical or cultural tradition and is primarily a product of contemporary naming trends.