Leisel is of German origin, derived from the Hebrew name 'Elisheba', which translates to 'God is my oath'. It gained popularity due to its association with famous figures like German athlete Liselotte Herrmann and the Nobel Prize-winning author Elie Wiesel.
The name Leisel has experienced varying popularity over the years, with a noticeable decline after the 1980s. The peak was reached in 1967 and 1968 with five births each year, followed by nine births in 1968. After a gap of ten years with no recorded births, there was another surge in popularity between 2000 and 2003, with seven births in total during these four years. Since then, the name has maintained steady but low popularity, ranging from five to eleven births per year until the most recent data available in 2023. Overall, Leisel has been given to a total of 136 newborns over the span of these 57 years.