Total births
24
Unisex name · since 1889
Lish
Since 1889, U.S. Social Security records show 24 babies named Lish, peaking in 1889. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 1889–1942
- years on record
- 1880s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Lish is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 24 have been recorded since 1889.
Social Security Administration records show Lish recorded 24 times among boys since 1889, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1880s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 1942.
- 24 total births
- 1889–1942 years on record
- 1880s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
24 boys have been named Lish since 1889, peaking in the 1880s, last recorded in 1942.
- 24
- total births
- 1889–1942
- years on record
- 1880s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1880s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Lish was born in this single decade.
1889
Single peak year
6 babies were named Lish in 1889 - its busiest year on record.
Lish's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lish splits its recorded history at 1925: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1889 (6 births).
Lish at a glance
Last recorded 1942Peak year
1889
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Lish popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–1942
- Peak year (1889)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Lish popularity over time - girls
7 total births recorded since 1965 (Lish as girls' name)
Lish by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1880s was Lish's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Lish births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
6 births
- 1890s
1890s
6 births
- 1920s
1920s
6 births
- 1940s
1940s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1880s at 6 births (25% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lish? ▼
Lish has been given to 24 babies in the U.S. since 1889, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1942. 6 babies were born in 1889, its single highest year.
When was Lish most popular? ▼
Lish was most popular in the 1880s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1889.
Is Lish a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lish is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 24 births, and as a girl's name it has 7 births.
How long has the name Lish been used? ▼
Records for Lish go back to 1889, giving 54 years of history through 1942.
What names are similar to Lish? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lisa, Lisandro, Liston, Lisle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lish's data
- Lish's usage has stayed within range of its 1880s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1940s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Lish
Nearby Names Like Lish
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lish
Lisa Boy
2,783 births
Lisandro Boy
#1759 2,411 births
Liston Boy
#10971 930 births
Lisle Boy
543 births
Lissandro Boy
#7548 218 births
Compare Lish side by side: Lish vs Lisa Lish vs Lisandro Lish vs Liston
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1889–1942 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lish: Baby Name Since 1889 - 24 Births, Peak 1889." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lish. 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 Lish 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 June 2026.