Girl
Lisa
God's promise
About Lisa
Lisa. Classic. Timeless. Enduring. For decades, this name has graced birth certificates and stood the test of time with unwavering grace. When you choose Lisa, you're selecting reliability wrapped in simplicity. No complicated spellings. No pronunciation debates. Just pure, straightforward elegance. Lisa belongs to artists, scientists, teachers, leaders—women who've shaped industries and inspired generations. This name doesn't try too hard because it doesn't need to. It's the little black dress of names: always appropriate, never outdated. Lisa transitions seamlessly from playground to corporate office, from casual introductions to formal presentations. The single syllable variants—Lise, Liza—offer subtle personalization while maintaining the core identity. Parents who value substance over trends recognize Lisa's enduring appeal. It's a name that doesn't demand attention but quietly commands respect. In a world of increasingly elaborate names, Lisa stands confidently in its beautiful simplicity. Choose Lisa for a daughter who'll define her own path.
Popularity of the Name Lisa
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | #958 | ||||
| 1938 | #798 | ||||
| 1939 | #780 | ||||
| 1940 | #737 | ||||
| 1941 | #743 | ||||
| 1942 | #672 | ||||
| 1943 | #592 | ||||
| 1944 | #519 | ||||
| 1945 | #451 | ||||
| 1946 | #426 | ||||
| 1947 | #388 | ||||
| 1948 | #364 | ||||
| 1949 | #318 | ||||
| 1950 | #220 | ||||
| 1951 | #177 | ||||
| 1952 | #126 | ||||
| 1953 | #111 | ||||
| 1954 | #73 | ||||
| 1955 | #48 | ||||
| 1956 | #31 | #197 | |||
| 1957 | #26 | #159 | |||
| 1958 | #19 | #129 | |||
| 1959 | #10 | #122 | |||
| 1960 | #6 | #135 | |||
| 1961 | #2 | #134 | |||
| 1962 | #1 | #88 | |||
| 1963 | #1 | #73 | |||
| 1964 | #1 | #66 | #225 | ||
| 1965 | #1 | #31 | #213 | ||
| 1966 | #1 | #7 | #157 | ||
| 1967 | #1 | #2 | #136 | ||
| 1968 | #1 | #1 | #61 | ||
| 1969 | #1 | #1 | #60 | ||
| 1970 | #2 | #1 | #54 | ||
| 1971 | #3 | #1 | #28 | ||
| 1972 | #3 | #2 | #25 | ||
| 1973 | #5 | #2 | #20 | ||
| 1974 | #8 | #3 | #17 | ||
| 1975 | #8 | #4 | #19 | ||
| 1976 | #9 | #4 | #18 | ||
| 1977 | #12 | #6 | #15 | ||
| 1978 | #11 | #5 | #10 | ||
| 1979 | #13 | #4 | #6 | ||
| 1980 | #16 | #4 | #6 | ||
| 1981 | #18 | #5 | #5 | ||
| 1982 | #23 | #5 | #5 | ||
| 1983 | #27 | #6 | #6 | ||
| 1984 | #29 | #6 | #3 | ||
| 1985 | #36 | #9 | #7 | ||
| 1986 | #40 | #10 | #8 | ||
| 1987 | #40 | #11 | #5 | ||
| 1988 | #43 | #13 | #4 | ||
| 1989 | #55 | #19 | #5 | ||
| 1990 | #64 | #25 | #8 | ||
| 1991 | #83 | #32 | #12 | #51 | |
| 1992 | #88 | #34 | #12 | #54 | |
| 1993 | #100 | #48 | #13 | #61 | |
| 1994 | #123 | #74 | #22 | #78 | |
| 1995 | #144 | #74 | #21 | #87 | |
| 1996 | #168 | #89 | #30 | #104 | |
| 1997 | #194 | #108 | #85 | #29 | #144 |
| 1998 | #230 | #121 | #119 | #47 | #147 |
| 1999 | #282 | #140 | #107 | #47 | #157 |
| 2000 | #295 | #156 | #145 | #47 | #182 |
| 2001 | #337 | #174 | #176 | #55 | #216 |
| 2002 | #360 | #196 | #150 | #56 | #202 |
| 2003 | #372 | #237 | #144 | #64 | #244 |
| 2004 | #427 | #257 | #223 | #92 | #246 |
| 2005 | #494 | #248 | #212 | #96 | #291 |
| 2006 | #500 | #338 | #98 | #391 | |
| 2007 | #573 | #323 | #331 | #122 | #339 |
| 2008 | #603 | #418 | #404 | #156 | #350 |
| 2009 | #693 | #369 | #270 | #194 | #335 |
| 2010 | #713 | #466 | #200 | #382 | |
| 2011 | #704 | #516 | #154 | #315 | |
| 2012 | #707 | #592 | #414 | #202 | #404 |
| 2013 | #771 | #628 | #261 | #439 | |
| 2014 | #740 | #622 | #316 | #391 | |
| 2015 | #755 | #719 | #339 | #429 | |
| 2016 | #829 | #716 | #408 | #441 | |
| 2017 | #882 | #741 | #358 | #441 | |
| 2018 | #878 | #989 | #376 | #614 | |
| 2019 | #955 | #838 | #574 | #501 | |
| 2022 | #932 | #940 | #402 | #500 | |
| 2023 | #848 | #776 | #328 | #598 | |
| 2024 | #985 | #799 | #336 | #614 | |
| 2025 | #991 | #663 | #425 | #456 | #632 |
| 2020 | #880 | #363 | #477 | ||
| 2021 | #786 | #412 | #434 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lisa
Names Similar to Lisa
Nicknames for Lisa
- Liz
- Lizzy
- Lee
- Lissa
Famous People Named Lisa
| Lisa Kudrow | American actress |
| Lisa Marie Presley | American singer-songwriter |
| Lisa Leslie | American former professional basketball player |
| Lisa Bonet | American actress |
| Lisa Gerrard | Australian musician |
| Lisa Jackson | American author |
| Lisa Rinna | American actress and television personality |
| Lisa Edelstein | American actress |
| Lisa Loeb | American singer-songwriter |
| Lisa Vanderpump | British restaurateur and television personality |
| Lisa Hannigan | Irish singer-songwriter |
| Lisa Haydon | Indian model and actress |
| Lisa Stansfield | British singer-songwriter |
| Lisa Ray | Canadian actress and model |
| Lisa Ling | American journalist |
| Lisa Murkowski | American politician |
| Lisa Scottoline | American author |
| Lisa Marie Varon | American professional wrestler |
| Lisa Sthalekar | Australian cricketer |
Characters Named Lisa
| Lisa Simpson | The Simpsons |
| Lisa Cuddy | House |
| Lisa Turtle | Saved by the Bell |
| Lisa Rowe | Girl, Interrupted |
| Lisa Fremont | Rear Window |
| Lisa Hunter | Hollyoaks |
| Lisa Hayes | Robotech |
| Lisa Rogan | 24 |
| Lisa Pemberton | The West Wing |
| Lisa Guthrie | Desperate Housewives |
| Lisa Hoven | Battlestar Galactica |
| Lisa Davis | Law & Order |
| Lisa Braeden | Supernatural |
| Lisa Brooks | Scrubs |
| Lisa Miller | The Practice |
| Lisa Carey | ER |