How Many People Are Named Lise?

Complete statistics for the name Lise: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lise
Very Rare
Greek

Lise means 'olive tree' in Greek, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1 in 137,084 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,407 people in the US, most of whom are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1959.

~138
Living in US
1 in 2,401,806
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Olive tree
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Peridot
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Wise Gentle Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,963
Worldwide Bearers
#10,650
Global Rank
🇨🇭 Switzerland
864
🇿🇦 South Africa
794
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
787
🇭🇹 Haiti
767
🇧🇷 Brazil
699
🇸🇪 Sweden
643
🇨🇲 Cameroon
583
🇿🇲 Zambia
471
🇩🇪 Germany
389
🇦🇺 Australia
335

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,407 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
67
Would be under 30 (2%)
825
Would be 30–60 (30%)
1,898
Would be over 60 (68%)

All 2,790 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: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
59
Modern Appeal
41
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lise Through the Generations

Lise has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in 1959 with 157 births. Today, the majority of those named Lise are over 60, with 1,898 individuals in this age group, indicating a strong generational skew. The name's stability suggests it's a timeless choice, blending classic charm with modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 292
California 284
Illinois 87
Pennsylvania 69
New Hampshire 68
Massachusetts 67
Maine 43
New Jersey 43
Connecticut 42
Michigan 39

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lise's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Lise

How Many People Have the Name Lise?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 138 people in the United States currently share the name Lise. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,401,806 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lise a Common or Rare Name?

Lise 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 Lise Mean?

Lise means "olive tree" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lise in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Lise Most Popular?

The name Lise reached peak popularity in 1959, with 157 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Lise?

Approximately 138 people named Lise live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 138. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,401,806 Americans.

Is Lise a rare name?

Lise is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,401,806 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lise mean?

Lise means "olive tree" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Lise more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lise are male and 100% are female.

When was Lise most popular?

Lise peaked in 1959 with 157 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US138
All-Time Births138
1 in X1 in 2,401,806
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1959
World Rank#10,650
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.