Lisa
Meaning: Pledged to God, God is my oath
Origin: English/German
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #11
Total births: 18,706
History: Lisa peaked in the 1970s-80s in Australia. Lisa McCune became one of Australian television's most decorated actresses. The name represents the generation of Australian women who grew up watching Australian-made TV dramas and seeing themselves represented on screen.
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| Current rank (1997) | #100 |
| Babies named Lisa in 1997 | 80 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 18,706 |
| Peak year | 1968 (1,058 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #2 |
| Years in records | 1959–1997 (39 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 65 spots |
Frequently asked about Lisa
What does the name Lisa mean?
Lisa means “Pledged to God, God is my oath” from English/German roots.
What is the origin of the name Lisa?
Lisa has English/German origin. The traditional meaning is “Pledged to God, God is my oath”.
How popular is Lisa in Australia?
Lisa ranked #100 in Australia in 1997 — given to 80 babies that year.
When was Lisa most popular?
Lisa peaked in 1968 with 1,058 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Lisa a boy or girl name?
Lisa is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Lisas in registered births are female.
Is the name Lisa rising or falling in popularity?
Lisa has fallen 65 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #35 in 1992 to #100 in 1997.
How long has Lisa been recorded in Australia?
Lisa appears in birth records in Australia across 39 years — from 1959 through 1997.