Declining since 2007, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Alizabeth since 1978
Babies named Alizabeth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 138 |
| 1990s | 400 |
| 2000s | 651 |
| 2010s | 509 |
| 2020s | 153 |
Meaning & origin
Alizabeth is a modern respelling of the classic Elizabeth, part of a broader trend of A-starting name variations that emerged in the late 20th century. First recorded in 1978, its peak came in 2007, when it ranked among the top 6,000 names. Since then it has been falling in popularity. In 2025, it ranked 5,554th with about 1 in 73,058 girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Texas, reflecting regional preference for inventive variations. Alizabeth remains a relatively rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a fresh take on a traditional name while retaining familiar nickname options.
Alizabeth appears to be a modern respelling or variant of Elizabeth, drawing on the popular A- prefix trend. The name has been in occasional use in the United States since the late 1970s, but it did not see notable adoption until the 2000s.
Where Alizabeth is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Liz, Beth, Lizzie
Sibling names for Alizabeth
Names that share Alizabeth's style, for a brother or sister.
