Liesl
Every Liesl since 1965 — 1,949 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liesl
Liesl is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,310 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 1,949 American babies have been named Liesl. Its peak came in 1966, when 100 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Liesl stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liesl year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #4,310 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,723 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,820 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,539 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,374 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,834 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,725 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,974 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,193 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,130 |
| 2015 | 51 | #3,239 |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,062 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,887 |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,503 |
| 2011 | 46 | #3,482 |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,674 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,889 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,901 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,220 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,357 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,901 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,962 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,776 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,290 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,635 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,400 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,838 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,610 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,050 |
| 1980 | 27 | #3,174 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,472 |
| 1970 | 47 | #1,870 |
| 1965 | 24 | #2,505 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Liesl in 2025?
Liesl ranked #4,310 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liesl?
1,949 babies have been named Liesl in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liesl most popular?
Liesl peaked in 1966, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Liesl a boy or girl name?
Liesl is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liesl rising or falling?
Liesl is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.