Declining since 1988, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Lissette since 1956
Babies named Lissette per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lissette's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 761 |
| 1970s | 1,624 |
| 1980s | 1,753 |
| 1990s | 1,838 |
| 2000s | 1,023 |
| 2010s | 376 |
| 2020s | 93 |
Meaning & origin
Lissette, a French diminutive of Elizabeth, was first recorded in the United States in 1956. It saw its peak popularity in 1975, during a period when French-inflected names were fashionable. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, dropping from a rank of 6,116 in 2025, with about 1 in 84,593 newborns given the name. The name has been in decline since 1988, and its trajectory indicates continued fall. Lissette is most common in Texas, reflecting broader trends of Spanish-influenced naming preferences in that state.
Lissette is a French diminutive of Elizabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my abundance' or 'God is my oath'. The name Elizabeth has been a staple across Europe for centuries, and its many variants include Lisette, Lise, and Lissette, which emerged in French-speaking regions as a pet form. Lissette gained modest use in the United States in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1970s, and has since declined in popularity.
Where Lissette 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lissie, Etta, Lissy
Sibling names for Lissette
Names that share Lissette's style, for a brother or sister.
