Lisseth
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "she will be consecrated to the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 682 living Americans carry the first name Lisseth. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lisseth today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lisseth births was 2005 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lisseth. 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
682
~ 1 in 502,572 Americans
Peak year
2005
45 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,202
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Lisseth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lisseth from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 245 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lisseth 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 Lisseth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lisseths live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Lisseth, while New York, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 85 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lisseth
The name Lisseth is believed to have its origins in the Spanish language. It is a feminine name that is thought to be a variant or diminutive form of the name Elisabeth or Elizabeth, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Lisseth can be traced back to the late 20th century, particularly in Latin American countries where Spanish is spoken. However, there are no known historical references or records of the name appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or other historical documents prior to modern times.
While the name Lisseth is not as common as its parent name Elizabeth, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history:
1. Lisseth Chavez (born 1979) is a Mexican actress and model known for her roles in various telenovelas and films.
2. Lisseth Martínez (born 1990) is a Peruvian volleyball player who has represented her country in international competitions.
3. Lisseth Silvia (born 1985) is a Guatemalan fashion model and television presenter.
4. Lisseth Crespo (born 1988) is a Venezuelan singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles.
5. Lisseth Vásquez (born 1992) is a Colombian professional tennis player who has competed on the WTA Tour.
While these are a few examples of individuals with the name Lisseth, it is important to note that the name's historical records and references are limited compared to more widely used names. The name's popularity and usage may have been predominantly concentrated in certain regions or cultural contexts.
People
Lisseth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lisseth 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
Lisseth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lisseth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 682 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lisseth 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 502,572 US residents.
Is Lisseth a common name?
We classify Lisseth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 696 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lisseth most popular?
The single biggest year for Lisseth was 2005, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lisseth is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lisseth a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lisseth 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.