Lisle, of French origin, is an uncommon yet elegant unisex given name. It means 'from the hill' or 'dweller near the hill', derived from the Old French word 'lais'. In literature, Lisle is notably used as a character's surname in various works, such as 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, contributing to its unique allure.
The popularity of the name Lisle peaked in 1967 with nine births that year. Over these three years, a total of twenty-one babies were named Lisle.