Liisa
girl nameLiisa entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #2264 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1949–2025
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rank today
#2264
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #5244 |
| 1950s | #4519 |
| 1960s | #3196 |
| 1970s | #4928 |
| 1980s | #8266 |
| 1990s | #13386 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Liisa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Liisa alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Liisa in 2025?
- Liisa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Liisa most popular?
- Liisa peaked in 1962, reaching #2264 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Liisa with classmates?
- Liisa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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