Lis
Pronunciation: [ l-IHS ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 349 babies have been named Lis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lis is past its peak , currently ranked #64,906 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,906
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis