A 1950s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lizabeth since 1907
Babies named Lizabeth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 149 |
| 1940s | 386 |
| 1950s | 1,325 |
| 1960s | 1,129 |
| 1970s | 611 |
| 1980s | 595 |
| 1990s | 562 |
| 2000s | 460 |
| 2010s | 249 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Lizabeth is a streamlined variant of the enduring classic Elizabeth, first recorded in U.S. data in 1907. It reached its peak rank of 7,491 in 1958, the same year it was most heavily used, before declining in subsequent decades. The name has been on a modest upward trajectory since 2022, suggesting a revival of interest in mid-century spellings. While never highly common, Lizabeth offers a distinctive alternative to Elizabeth while retaining the familiar sound and nickname options. Its origins lie in the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath', a meaning that has resonated across cultures and centuries.
Lizabeth is a phonetic variant of Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. The name Elizabeth was borne in the New Testament by the mother of John the Baptist, and it became widely used across Christian Europe. Lizabeth emerged as a simplified spelling in the United States, particularly popular in the mid-20th century.
Where Lizabeth is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Liz, Beth, Libby
Sibling names for Lizabeth
Names that share Lizabeth's style, for a brother or sister.
