Holding steady.
Popularity of Elizabth since 1909
Babies named Elizabth per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1979, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elizabth's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Elizabth is a rare spelling variation of the classic name Elizabeth, first recorded in 1909. It peaked in usage that same year, after which it has maintained a very low profile, appearing only sporadically in data. The name Elizabeth, by contrast, has been a perennially popular choice for girls, consistently ranking in the top 10 or top 20 in the United States over the past century. Elizabth likely arises from a common misspelling or phonetic rendering of the more familiar form. Its trajectory is stable in the sense of continued rarity, never achieving wide adoption. This variant lacks the historical weight of its standard counterpart and is not associated with any notable bearers or top states. For parents considering this spelling, it offers a distinctive but potentially confusing twist on a beloved name.
Elizabth is likely a variant or misspelling of Elizabeth, a name that originated from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' Elizabeth became widespread in English-speaking countries after the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The form 'Elizabth' is uncommon and appears to be a typographical or phonetic variation.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Elizabeth
Sibling names for Elizabth
Names that share Elizabth's style, for a brother or sister.
