Lise is a name of French origin and means "God is my oath". It is derived from the Latin word "Elisabeth", which means "God is my oath" or "My God is my oath". The name has been used throughout history, particularly in France and other Francophone countries.
The name Lise has been popular for centuries. In the Middle Ages, it was often given to girls who were born around Christmas time because of its association with the biblical figure Elizabeth, who gave birth to John the Baptist nine months after the Annunciation.
Over time, the name Lise has evolved and taken on different forms in various languages. In English-speaking countries, it is commonly spelled as "Liz" or "Lisa", while in German-speaking countries, it is often spelled as " Lieselotte".
Despite its evolution over time, the name Lise remains a popular choice for parents looking for a classic yet distinctive name for their daughter. Its meaning and French origin make it a unique option that stands out from more commonly used names like Lisa or Elizabeth.
The name Lise experienced significant popularity from the mid-20th century onwards, with a noticeable peak during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Between 1954 and 1963, there were over 100 births per year for each of those ten years, with the highest being 157 births in 1959. However, after this period, the popularity of the name Lise began to decline steadily, with fewer than 50 births per year recorded from 1964 onwards. Despite this decline, there have still been some fluctuations in the number of births over the past few decades, with occasional years seeing more than 50 births, such as 7 births in 2019. Overall, a total of 2782 babies were named Lise between 1922 and 2019.