Lizanne
A feminine name derived from Elizabeth, meaning "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 323 living Americans carry the first name Lizanne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lizanne today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lizanne births was 1958 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lizanne. 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
323
~ 1 in 1,061,159 Americans
Peak year
1958
39 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
1995 SSA rank
#12,684
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Lizanne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lizanne 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 196 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
Lizanne 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 Lizanne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lizannes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Pennsylvania, California, New York recorded the most babies named Lizanne, while New York, California, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lizanne
Lizanne is a feminine given name with French origins. It is a combination of the French names Liz, a shorter form of Elizabeth, and Anne. The name Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "consecrated to God." Anne, on the other hand, is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."
The earliest recorded use of the name Lizanne dates back to the 17th century in France. It became more popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly among the French aristocracy and upper classes. However, the name has also been used in other European countries, such as Belgium and Switzerland, where French influence has been significant.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Lizanne was Lizanne de Branville, a French noblewoman who lived in the late 17th century. She was known for her involvement in the literary salons of Paris and her patronage of the arts.
Another notable Lizanne in history was Lizanne de Sévigné, a French aristocrat and writer who lived from 1626 to 1696. She is renowned for her prolific letter-writing, which provides valuable insights into the social and cultural life of 17th-century France.
In the 19th century, Lizanne de Boulainvilliers, a French novelist and essayist, gained recognition for her works addressing women's rights and social issues. She lived from 1808 to 1889 and was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time.
Lizanne Lafontaine, a Belgian painter and printmaker, was active in the early 20th century. Born in 1891, she was known for her Expressionist and Fauvist-inspired works, which explored themes of human emotion and nature.
More recently, Lizanne Guay, a Canadian singer and actress, achieved fame in the 1980s and 1990s. Born in 1968, she had a successful career in both French and English-language productions, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
While the name Lizanne has its roots in French culture and history, it has transcended borders and gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with French influence or connections.
People
Lizanne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lizanne 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
Lizanne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lizanne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 323 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lizanne 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 1,061,159 US residents.
Is Lizanne a common name?
We classify Lizanne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 404 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lizanne most popular?
The single biggest year for Lizanne was 1958, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lizanne is about 62 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lizanne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lizanne 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.