Lisetta
A feminine diminutive of Elizabeth or Lisa, of Hebrew origin meaning "Consecrated to God."
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Lisetta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lisetta today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lisetta births was 1896 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lisetta. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Lisetta is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lisettas were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lisetta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1896
5 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1964 SSA rank
#7,350
Tracked since 1896
Popularity
Lisetta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lisetta from the 1890s through to the 1960s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lisetta 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 Lisetta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lisetta
The name Lisetta is of Italian origin and dates back to the late Middle Ages and Renaissance period. It is a diminutive form of the Italian name Elisabetta, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." The name Lisetta was particularly popular in Italy and other parts of Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lisetta can be found in the 1616 play "The Faithful Shepherdess" by English playwright John Fletcher. In this pastoral tragicomedy, one of the characters is named Lisetta. This suggests that the name had already gained some popularity in England by the early 17th century.
In the world of literature, Lisetta is also the name of a character in the 1709 novel "The History of the Remarkable Life of the Truly Honourable Colonel Jacques" by English writer Daniel Defoe. This novel was one of the earliest examples of what would later become known as the "picaresque" genre.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Lisetta was Lisetta Ciccone (1873-1949), an Italian-American singer and actress who performed in vaudeville and early musical theater productions in the United States. She was known for her powerful soprano voice and her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles.
Another notable Lisetta was Lisetta Ranieri (1830-1860), an Italian painter and engraver who was active in the mid-19th century. She is best known for her portraits and religious works, which were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
In the field of music, Lisetta Cucchiarelli (1915-2007) was an Italian operatic soprano who had a successful career spanning several decades. She performed leading roles in operas by composers such as Verdi, Puccini, and Donizetti, and was particularly renowned for her interpretations of bel canto works.
These are just a few examples of the many historical figures who have borne the name Lisetta over the centuries. While its popularity may have waned in more recent times, the name still holds a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the artistic and literary traditions of Italy and other European countries.
People
Lisetta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lisetta 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
Lisetta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lisetta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lisetta 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Lisetta a common name?
We classify Lisetta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lisetta most popular?
The single biggest year for Lisetta was 1896, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lisetta is about 67 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lisetta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lisetta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lisetta 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.
Is Lisetta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lisetta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lisetta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Lisetta?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.