Liesel
A diminutive of the female given name Elisabeth, from German.
Every Liesel since 1954 — 1,241 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liesel
Liesel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,830 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 1,241 American babies have been named Liesel. Its peak came in 2015, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Liesel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liesel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,830 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,722 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,199 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,260 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,144 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,758 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,305 |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,595 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,519 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,168 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,796 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,875 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,709 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,762 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,520 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,893 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,759 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,599 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,465 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,318 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,781 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,660 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,202 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,951 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,109 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,917 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,224 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,710 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,368 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,415 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,897 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,931 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,367 |
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Famous people named Liesel
- Liesel Westermann Athlete · b. 1944
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liesel mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Elisabeth, from German.
How popular is the name Liesel in 2025?
Liesel ranked #4,830 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liesel?
1,241 babies have been named Liesel in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liesel most popular?
Liesel peaked in 2015, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Liesel a boy or girl name?
Liesel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liesel rising or falling?
Liesel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Liesel?
Well-known people named Liesel include Liesel Westermann (athlete).