Total births
608
Girls' name · since 1967
Lissett
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 608 babies named Lissett, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 608
- total births
- 1967–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Lissett sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 608 recorded since 1967.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lissett has been recorded 608 times among girls since 1967, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2014.
- 608 total births
- 1967–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
608 girls have been named Lissett since 1967, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 608
- total births
- 1967–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Lissett was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
28 babies were named Lissett in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Lissett's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lissett's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lissett at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Lissett popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2014
- Peak year (1999)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Lissett by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Lissett's strongest decade.
177 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Lissett births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
- 1970s
1970s
121 births
- 1980s
1980s
154 births
- 1990s
1990s
177 births
- 2000s
2000s
116 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 177 births (29% of all-time use).
How Lissett 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 Lissett's total volume
Lissett vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lissett by state
Where Lissett concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 136 | 22.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 34 | 5.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Lissett's total US births 22.4%
Even split
136 of 608 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lissett? ▼
Lissett has been given to 608 babies in the U.S. since 1967, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2014. 28 babies were born in 1999, its single highest year.
When was Lissett most popular? ▼
Lissett was most popular in the 1990s decade with 177 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Lissett most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lissett are California (136 births), New York (34 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Lissett been used? ▼
Records for Lissett go back to 1967, giving 48 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Lissett? ▼
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 Lissett's data
- Lissett's decade-level peak was the 1990s (177 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lissetts (136 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 Lissett
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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, 1967–2014 (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. "Lissett: Baby Name Since 1967 - 608 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lissett. 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 Lissett 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.