Lisette
Girl name · English · French · German · Hebrew
MeaningGod is my oath · French form of Elizabeth
- US rank
- #4,661
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #615 in 1999
29 babies were named Lisette in the US in 2025. It has climbed 219 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lisette you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,556 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lisette, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lisette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLisette first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1999, when it ranked #615. Today it's #4,661, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLisette was 7.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 7,092 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 55,556.
- TrendLisette has climbed 219 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,661. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningLisette is a French form of Elizabeth, which means “God is my oath”. Our records link it to English, French and German roots.
About the name Lisette
Lisette is a girl name of English, French and German origin meaning “God is my oath”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Lisette for girls from 1882 to 2025, in 96 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #615 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,661, with 29 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesGerman namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 | 58,055 girls |
| 1900s | 5.6 | 179,533 girls |
| 1910s | 2.8 | 352,113 girls |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 740,741 girls |
| 1940s | 4.9 | 202,429 girls |
| 1950s | 13 | 74,129 girls |
| 1960s | 60 | 16,689 girls |
| 1970s | 112 | 8,923 girls |
| 1980s | 97 | 10,289 girls |
| 1990s | 122 | 8,166 girls |
| 2000s | 97 | 10,354 girls |
| 2010s | 33 | 30,276 girls |
| 2020s | 17 | 59,642 girls |
Other spellings of Lisette
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Lisette
What does the name Lisette mean?
Lisette means “God is my oath” in French, as a form of Elizabeth.
What is the origin of the name Lisette?
Lisette has English, French, German, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lisette a boy or girl name?
Lisette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lisette?
Lisette ranked #4,661 for US girls in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#615).