Declining since 2000, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Lizet since 1966
Babies named Lizet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 494 |
| 1990s | 805 |
| 2000s | 861 |
| 2010s | 203 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Lizet is a rare Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth that has seen modest use in the United States since the 1960s. First recorded in 1966, the name reached its peak popularity in 1999 but has since declined, fitting a falling trajectory since 2000. In 2025 it ranked 13,208, with roughly 1 in 267,878 baby girls given the name. While no individual state usage is recorded, Lizet remains a distinctive choice with ties to Dutch naming traditions. Its meaning, 'God is my oath,' connects it to the enduring biblical name Elisabeth.
Lizet is a Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' The name emerged in the Netherlands as a pet form before spreading to other countries. It has been used occasionally in the United States since the mid-1960s, likely brought by Dutch immigrants or via the variant Liesel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Liz, Zet
Sibling names for Lizet
Names that share Lizet's style, for a brother or sister.
