Holding steady.
Popularity of Elizibeth since 1915
Babies named Elizibeth per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2000, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elizibeth's real moment was 2011.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Elizibeth is an uncommon respelling of the enduring classic Elizabeth. While the standard spelling has consistently ranked among the top names for decades, this variant has never cracked the top 1,000. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, but its peak year was 2011, a period when alternative spellings of traditional names gained modest traction. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but very low, appearing only a handful of times each year. The name's primary appeal lies in its familiar sound paired with a distinctive orthography, though it remains a minor footnote compared to the Elizabeth tradition.
Elizibeth is a modern respelling of Elizabeth, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'God is my oath.' Elizabeth became popular in England after the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (16th century) and has remained a classic. The variant spelling Elizibeth is a minor deviation, likely influenced by phonetic spelling or personal preference, and has seen sporadic use since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Liz, Beth, Lizzie, Eliza, Libby
Sibling names for Elizibeth
Names that share Elizibeth's style, for a brother or sister.
