Lise

Lise is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “my God is an oath and Elizabeth.” In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Lise at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“my God is an oath and Elizabeth”

About the name Lise

Lise belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “my God is an oath and Elizabeth” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Lise first appears in Social Security records in 1922. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #819 in 1959, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 2,790 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lise in US records

First recorded (US)
1922
Best US rank
#819 in 1959
Peak year
1959
Babies named Lise in 2024
5
Total since 1880
2,790

Lise in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#3174 in 1997
Babies named Lise in 2018
3
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lise mean?

Lise means “my God is an oath and Elizabeth” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lise a boy or girl name?

Lise is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lise?

Lise comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Lise?

Lise first appears in US records in 1922. Its best-ever ranking was #819 in 1959, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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