Lisa
girl name#987 in 2025Lisa entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #1 in 1962, ranks #987 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1886–2025
#987
rank today
#1
peak (1962)
256
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #993 |
| 1890s | #1431 |
| 1900s | #1607 |
| 1910s | #2111 |
| 1920s | #2176 |
| 1930s | #1162 |
| 1940s | #521 |
| 1950s | #84 |
| 1960s | #2 |
| 1970s | #7 |
| 1980s | #33 |
| 1990s | #148 |
| 2000s | #465 |
| 2010s | #793 |
| 2020s | #967 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lisa has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 889,000 people named Lisa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lisa 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 Lisa in 2025?
- Lisa ranks #987 among US girl names in 2025, with 256 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lisa most popular?
- Lisa peaked in 1962, reaching #1 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lisa with classmates?
- Lisa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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