Name meaning & stats
Lisa
Lisa (Hebrew origin). 969,235 US babies since 1940, peak 1965. Notable Lisas are 1.1× over-represented as writers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Hebrew
A short form of Elisabeth.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1965
969,235 US babies were named Lisa between 1940 and 2025. Lisa is often a nickname, so many people called Lisa are registered under a longer name.
Where Lisas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 135 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | High · 100 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 68 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | High · 64 people |
Among notable women who are writers, Lisas show up 1.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Lisa has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
Lisa is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1965)