Girl nameCurrently #16,630 in the USSteady
Lis
//ˈlɪs//
1 syllablePeak year: 20203 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lis's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lis's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lis |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Lis through the decades
- Lis peaked in 2020, when 13 babies were named Lis in the US.
- The 1960s were Lis's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Lis has risen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lis currently ranks #16,630 in the US and is holding steady.