Lis
Every Lis since 1953 — 360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lis
Lis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,221 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 360 American babies have been named Lis. Its peak came in 1961, when 13 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 Lis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,221 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,689 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,824 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,815 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,957 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,229 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,003 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,253 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,110 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,755 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,446 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,427 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,014 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,328 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,099 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,633 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,702 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,033 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,815 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,613 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,737 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,685 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Lis
- Lis Hartel Athlete · 1921–2009
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lis in 2025?
Lis ranked #9,221 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lis?
360 babies have been named Lis in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lis most popular?
Lis peaked in 1961, when 13 newborns received the name.
Is Lis a boy or girl name?
Lis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lis rising or falling?
Lis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lis?
Well-known people named Lis include Lis Hartel (athlete).