Lis
Girl name · Latin · Scandinavian
MeaningGod is my oath · Danish form of Elisabeth
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,608 in 1961
11 babies were named Lis in the US in 2025. It has dropped 891 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1953–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lis you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lis, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lis would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLis first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1961, when it reached #3,608.
- TrendLis has slipped 891 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningLis is a Danish form of Elisabeth, which means “God is my oath”. Our records link it to Latin and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Lis
Lis is a girl name of Latin and Scandinavian origin meaning “God is my oath”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-lis”. US birth records list Lis for girls from 1953 to 2025, in 46 of those 73 years. Its best year was 1961, when it ranked #3,608 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:Latin namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.1 | 482,759 girls |
| 1960s | 4.6 | 215,983 girls |
| 1970s | 3.4 | 292,398 girls |
| 1980s | 2.7 | 374,532 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 girls |
| 2000s | 2.4 | 425,532 girls |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 358,423 girls |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 183,486 girls |
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Questions about the name Lis
What does the name Lis mean?
Lis means “God is my oath” in Danish, as a form of Elisabeth.
What is the origin of the name Lis?
Lis has Latin, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Lis a boy or girl name?
Lis is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lis?
Lis ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1961 (#3,608).