Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is an oath, or God is abundance.
Origin and history
Elizabeth is a classic female name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my God is an oath'. It has been one of the most consistently popular names in English-speaking history and remains a top-20 choice for girls in the United States today. Its timeless quality is reinforced by centuries of royal and biblical heritage.
Popularity in the United States
1,688,757 babies in the United States have been named Elizabeth since 1880. It ranks #2 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #15.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9 %)
- CA (8.6 %)
- PA (6.9 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 25,006 |
| 1890-1900 | 33,879 |
| 1900-1910 | 41,708 |
| 1910-1920 | 116,811 |
| 1920-1930 | 139,672 |
| 1930-1940 | 96,480 |
| 1940-1950 | 116,551 |
| 1950-1960 | 165,656 |
| 1960-1970 | 168,920 |
| 1970-1980 | 142,845 |
| 1980-1990 | 198,972 |
| 1990-2000 | 172,693 |
| 2000-2010 | 133,568 |
| 2010-2019 | 94,103 |
| 2020-2029 | 41,893 |
Famous people named Elizabeth
- Elizabeth Taylor: Actress, Humanitarian
- Elizabeth Warren: Politician, Professor
- Elizabeth Banks: Actress, Director
Nicknames
Liz, Lizzy, Beth, Eliza, Ellie, Libby
Fun facts
- Elizabeth is one of only a few female names that has remained in the top 25 U.S. rankings for over a century.
- The name has been borne by numerous monarchs, most notably Queens Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
- It offers more established nicknames than almost any other English female name, from Liz and Beth to Ellie and Eliza.