How Many People Are Named Liesl?
Complete statistics for the name Liesl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Liesl means 'rest' in German and has been a very rare choice for girls, with only 1,853 people named Liesl living in the US today, making up just 1 in 178,071 Americans; most folks named Liesl are under 30, giving the name a fresh feel despite its classic roots.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 1,916 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1966Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Liesl Through the Generations
With a peak popularity in 1966 when 100 babies were named Liesl, the name has seen a slow rise since then, becoming more popular among younger generations. Today, 843 of those named Liesl are under 30, while 1,049 are aged between 30 and 60, and only 24 are over 60. This distribution suggests that Liesl is a name that bridges the gap between classic and modern, appealing to both older and younger parents alike.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Liesl's German roots
📄 About the Name Liesl
How Many People Have the Name Liesl?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,853 people in the United States currently share the name Liesl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 178,071 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Liesl a Common or Rare Name?
Liesl is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Liesl Mean?
Liesl means "rest" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Liesl in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Liesl Most Popular?
The name Liesl reached peak popularity in 1966, with 100 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Liesl?
Approximately 1,853 people named Liesl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,916. That works out to roughly 1 in 178,071 Americans.
Is Liesl a rare name?
Liesl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 178,071 Americans has this name.
What does the name Liesl mean?
Liesl means "rest" and comes from German origins.
Is Liesl more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Liesl are male and 100% are female.
When was Liesl most popular?
Liesl peaked in 1966 with 100 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.