Holding steady.
Popularity of Ellizabeth since 1978
Babies named Ellizabeth per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ellizabeth's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Ellizabeth is a modern respelling of Elizabeth that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978. It reached its peak usage in 2018, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, placing it in very rare territory. The name has remained stable in usage since the 2010s, with no dramatic surge or decline. While Elizabeth is a classic, Ellizabeth offers a distinctive spelling that keeps the familiar sound but stands out on paper.
Ellizabeth is a spelling variant of Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' The name Elizabeth has been used in English since the 16th century, popularized by Queen Elizabeth I. Ellizabeth is a modern respelling that emerged in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Beth, Liz, Liza, Ell
Variants: Elizabeth
Sibling names for Ellizabeth
Names that share Ellizabeth's style, for a brother or sister.
