Liset
A feminine name derived from the Spanish diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 980 living Americans carry the first name Liset. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Liset today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Liset births was 1999 (84 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Liset. 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
980
~ 1 in 349,749 Americans
Peak year
1999
84 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,566
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Liset: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Liset from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 318 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Liset 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 Liset during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lisets live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Liset, while Washington, New York, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 95 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Liset
The name Liset is a feminine given name with its origins tracing back to the ancient Mesopotamian civilization. It is derived from the Akkadian word "līsūtu," which means "wisdom" or "knowledge." This name gained popularity during the reign of the Babylonian Empire, which flourished between the 18th and 6th centuries BC.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Liset can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Ur, dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions mention a high priestess named Liset, who was revered for her profound wisdom and her dedication to the goddess Inanna.
Throughout the centuries, the name Liset has been associated with various historical figures and literary works. In the 3rd century AD, there was a renowned scholar and philosopher named Liset of Alexandria, who made significant contributions to the study of mathematics and astronomy.
During the Middle Ages, the name Liset appeared in several Persian and Arabic texts, often referring to wise and learned women. One notable example is Liset al-Basri, a 9th-century Islamic scholar and mystic, who was renowned for her profound insights into spiritual matters.
In the 12th century, a French noblewoman named Liset de Montfort played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the end of the Angevin Wars between England and France. Her diplomatic skills and wisdom were widely praised by contemporary chroniclers.
Moving forward to the Renaissance period, Liset Borgia, a member of the infamous Borgia family, was known for her intelligence and her love for the arts and literature. She was a patron of many artists and writers during the 16th century.
Another notable figure bearing the name Liset was the 18th-century French philosopher and writer, Liset d'Épinay. Her literary works, including her memoirs and novels, provided valuable insights into the social and intellectual life of the French Enlightenment.
While the name Liset has seen varying levels of popularity throughout different eras and regions, its enduring connection to wisdom and knowledge has remained constant. The name continues to be favored by those who appreciate its rich historical and cultural significance.
People
Liset + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Liset 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
Liset: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Liset?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 980 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Liset 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 349,749 US residents.
Is Liset a common name?
We classify Liset as "Very Rare". It ranks above 90% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,021 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Liset most popular?
The single biggest year for Liset was 1999, when 84 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Liset is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Liset a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Liset 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.