A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lizzie since 1880
Babies named Lizzie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lizzie's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5,035 |
| 1890s | 5,556 |
| 1900s | 4,824 |
| 1910s | 6,085 |
| 1920s | 5,969 |
| 1930s | 3,684 |
| 1940s | 2,849 |
| 1950s | 1,765 |
| 1960s | 844 |
| 1970s | 466 |
| 1980s | 368 |
| 1990s | 328 |
| 2000s | 677 |
| 2010s | 604 |
| 2020s | 484 |
Meaning & origin
Lizzie is a classic diminutive of Elizabeth that has seen a revival in recent decades. First recorded in the 1880 Social Security data, the name saw its peak year in 1882, when it was among the most popular nicknames for girls. After declining in use through much of the 20th century, Lizzie began rising again starting in 1996, as vintage names made a comeback. In 2025, the name ranked 2139th, with approximately 1 in 18,474 baby girls receiving the name. The top states for Lizzie in recent years have been Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, reflecting its enduring appeal in the Midwest and Northeast.
Lizzie originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance'. The name Elizabeth became widespread in medieval Europe due to its use in the New Testament (mother of John the Baptist) and was especially popular in England after the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The nickname Lizzie, along with variations like Liz and Beth, has been in use since at least the 19th century.
Where Lizzie 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.
“Lizzie” around the world
Where Lizzie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Liz, Lizzy, Libby, Liza
Sibling names for Lizzie
Names that share Lizzie's style, for a brother or sister.
