Total births
973
Girls' name · since 1958
Lisbet
Lisbet has 973 recorded births since 1958 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 973
- total births
- 1958–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
973 girls have been named Lisbet since 1958, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lisbet recorded 973 times among girls since 1958, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2019.
- 973 total births
- 1958–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
973 girls have been named Lisbet since 1958, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 973
- total births
- 1958–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Lisbet was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
132 babies were named Lisbet in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Lisbet's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lisbet's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 132, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lisbet at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Lisbet popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2019
- Peak year (2002)
- 132
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Lisbet by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Lisbet's strongest decade.
523 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Lisbet births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
- 1980s 84
1980s
84 births
- 1990s
1990s
269 births
- 2000s
2000s
523 births
- 2010s 55
2010s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 523 births (54% of all-time use).
How Lisbet compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lisbet's total volume
Lisbet vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lisbet by state
Where Lisbet concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 294 | 30.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 100 | 10.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 34 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 19 | 2.0% |
| #5 | New York | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Oregon | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.6% |
California share of Lisbet's total US births 30.2%
Even split
294 of 973 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lisbet? ▼
Since 1958, Social Security records show 973 babies named Lisbet. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 132 births.
When was Lisbet most popular? ▼
Lisbet was most popular in the 2000s decade with 523 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Lisbet most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lisbet are California (294 births), Texas (100 births), Florida (34 births).
How long has the name Lisbet been used? ▼
Lisbet has been recorded in Social Security data since 1958, spanning 62 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Lisbet? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lisa, Lisette, Lissette, Lisbeth, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lisbet's data
- Lisbet's decade-level peak was the 2000s (523 total births); usage has since declined to 55 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lisbets (294 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lisbet
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1958–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lisbet: Baby Name Since 1958 - 973 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lisbet. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lisbet draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.