Lisa
5 countries#987 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lisa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
970,012 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #987 · peaked in 1965 with 60,448 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
69,154 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #99 · peaked in 2001 with 3,604 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Rhône, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
16,219 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 1981 with 844 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
12,587 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 1981 with 844 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,392 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #755 · peaked in 1996 with 445 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
240 births recorded 1997–2019 · peaked in 1997 with 40 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lisa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #500 | — |
| 2007 | #571 | ↓71 |
| 2008 | #603 | ↓32 |
| 2009 | #693 | ↓90 |
| 2010 | #712 | ↓19 |
| 2011 | #702 | ↑10 |
| 2012 | #706 | ↓4 |
| 2013 | #770 | ↓64 |
| 2014 | #740 | ↑30 |
| 2015 | #754 | ↓14 |
| 2016 | #829 | ↓75 |
| 2017 | #882 | ↓53 |
| 2018 | #877 | ↑5 |
| 2019 | #954 | ↓77 |
| 2020 | #1031 | ↓77 |
| 2021 | #1024 | ↑7 |
| 2022 | #930 | ↑94 |
| 2023 | #847 | ↑83 |
| 2024 | #984 | ↓137 |
| 2025 | #987 | ↓3 |
Frequently asked questions about Lisa
Is Lisa a popular name?
Yes — Lisa currently ranks #987 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lisa more common for boys or girls?
Lisa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lisa most popular?
Lisa peaked in 1965 in United States, with 60,448 recorded births that year.
Is Lisa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lisa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #993 in 1886 to #987 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lisa?
At least 1,055,385 babies have been recorded with the name Lisa across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Lisa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lisa appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lisa?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lisa include Karter, Laken, Brylee, Jazmine.
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