Find out how popular the first name Lisanne has been for the last 21 years (from 1975 to 1995) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lisanne by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Lisanne is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1995, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lisanne.

The history of the first name Lisanne

The name Lisanne is derived from the French name Élisanne, which is a combination of the Hebrew name Elisheva and the French suffix "-anne". Elisheva is a biblical name meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance" in Hebrew.

The name Lisanne is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. It was a popular name among the French nobility and upper classes during this time period.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Lisanne can be found in the French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland" (The Song of Roland), which dates back to the late 11th century. In this poem, there is a character named Lisanne who is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman.

Another early reference to the name Lisanne can be found in the writings of the French poet and philosopher Christine de Pizan, who lived in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. She wrote about a character named Lisanne in her work "Le Livre de la Cité des Dames" (The Book of the City of Ladies).

Throughout history, there have been several notable women who have borne the name Lisanne. One of the earliest was Lisanne de Champlitte, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of religious institutions.

In the 16th century, there was Lisanne de Baïf, a French poet and member of the Pléiade group of Renaissance poets. She was known for her lyrical love poems and her translations of classical works.

Another notable Lisanne was Lisanne de Polignac, a French aristocrat who lived in the 18th century and was a prominent figure at the court of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and her influence in political and social circles.

In the 19th century, there was Lisanne de Bellem, a French writer and feminist activist who was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement in France. She wrote several works advocating for women's education and equal rights.

Finally, in the 20th century, there was Lisanne Falk, a French-American actress and writer who appeared in several films and television shows in the 1960s and 1970s. She was also known for her work as a playwright and screenwriter.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Lisanne was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Lisanne, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!