Lisaann
A feminine name combining the Hebrew names Elizabeth and Anne.
Name Census estimates that about 506 living Americans carry the first name Lisaann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lisaann today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lisaann births was 1965 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lisaann. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
506
~ 1 in 677,380 Americans
Peak year
1965
47 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1997 SSA rank
#15,112
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Lisaann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lisaann from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 296 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lisaann by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lisaann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lisaanns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, Hawaii recorded the most babies named Lisaann, while Massachusetts, New Jersey, Hawaii recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 43 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lisaann
The name Lisaann is a variant spelling of the more common Lisa, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath." The origins of the name can be traced back to the Old Testament, where Elisheva was the wife of Aaron, the brother of Moses.
In biblical times, the name Elisheva was commonly used among Jewish communities in the Middle East. As the name spread to other regions, it underwent various modifications and adaptations, leading to the emergence of different spellings and variations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lisa can be found in the 12th century, when it appeared in Italian records as a diminutive form of Elisabetta, the Italian version of Elizabeth. This variation of the name gained popularity in various European countries, particularly in Italy, France, and Germany.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lisaann or its variants. One of the earliest recorded examples is Saint Lisa, also known as Elisabeth of Thuringia, who lived in the 13th century (1207-1231) and was a Hungarian princess renowned for her charitable works.
Another famous bearer of the name was Lisa del Giocondo, an Italian noblewoman who is believed to have been the subject of Leonardo da Vinci's iconic painting, the Mona Lisa, created between 1503 and 1519.
In the literary world, Lisa Jardine (1944-2015) was a renowned British historian and author who made significant contributions to the study of Renaissance culture and the scientific revolution.
In the realm of sports, Lisa Leslie (born in 1972) is a former American professional basketball player who won four consecutive Olympic gold medals and is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the WNBA.
Lastly, Lisa Kudrow (born in 1963) is an American actress best known for her role as Phoebe Buffay on the popular sitcom "Friends," which aired from 1994 to 2004 and gained her widespread recognition and acclaim.
People
Lisaann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lisaann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lisaann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lisaann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 506 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lisaann going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 677,380 US residents.
Is Lisaann a common name?
We classify Lisaann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 582 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lisaann most popular?
The single biggest year for Lisaann was 1965, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lisaann is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lisaann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lisaann in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.