Lisle
Pronunciation: [ l-EYE-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lisle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 83 babies have been named Lisle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lisle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,631 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,631
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lisle is also used as a girl name, ranked #23553.
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About the Name Lisle
Lisle is a boy name .
Is Lisle a boy or girl name? Lisle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,631 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,553. Lisle is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lisle is currently ranked #32,631 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lisle include Lis, Liy, Liie, and Liskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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