Liesel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Liesel is a German diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
Meaning of the Name Liesel
Liesel is a German diminutive of the name Elisabeth, which means 'God is my oath'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. Liesel is a charming and endearing name that was popularized by the character Liesel Meminger in Markus Zusak's novel 'The Book Thief'.
Popularity of the Name Liesel
The popularity for the name Liesel peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 63 births, which ranked number 4,935 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Liesel had the most female births in 2015 with 63, which ranked number 2,771 out of 19,116 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Liesel has increased sharply over the last ten years from 19 births to 34 births, an increase of 78.95%. Among females, Liesel has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 34 births, an increase of 78.95%.
Nationwide Popularity of Liesel
- 20 Year Trend of Liesel: 240.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Liesel: 78.95%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Liesel: 78.95%
Popularity of Liesel by State
Among females, Liesel was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Liesel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Liesel
- Total Births of Liesel: 36 (5.99%)
- Female Births of Liesel: 36 (5.99%)
Given the upward trend of Liesel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.99% increase in total births, for a total of 36 births in 2024. For Females, births for Liesel have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 36 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.99%.