Rising since 1991, #3,712 for girls today.
Popularity of Lizzy since 1892
Babies named Lizzy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 173 |
| 2010s | 290 |
| 2020s | 272 |
Meaning & origin
Lizzy has been recorded in the United States since 1892, but its popularity has fluctuated. After a long decline, it began rising again in 1991. In 2024, it reached its peak rank of 3712, with a frequency of 1 in 40,182 births. The name is most common in Michigan and California. While often considered a nickname, Lizzy has established itself as a standalone given name, especially in the modern era.
Lizzy originated as a pet form of Elizabeth, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. The name Elizabeth was borne by the mother of John the Baptist in the New Testament, and its many diminutives, including Lizzy, have been used in English-speaking countries for centuries. Lizzy emerged as an independent given name in the late 19th century.
Where Lizzy is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lizzy” around the world
Where Lizzy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Liz, Liza
Variants: Lizzie, Lisy, Lyssy
Sibling names for Lizzy
Names that share Lizzy's style, for a brother or sister.
