Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my oath.
Origin and history
Elizabeth is traditionally a feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' Although historically used almost exclusively for females, U.S. birth records show occasional male registrations. It remains a timeless classic in English-speaking countries.
Popularity in the United States
5,216 babies in the United States have been named Elizabeth since 1880. It ranks #1690 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1904.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31 %)
- NY (20.4 %)
- TX (15.4 %)
- PA (7.2 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 107 |
| 1890-1900 | 116 |
| 1900-1910 | 135 |
| 1910-1920 | 263 |
| 1920-1930 | 434 |
| 1930-1940 | 463 |
| 1940-1950 | 358 |
| 1950-1960 | 366 |
| 1960-1970 | 545 |
| 1970-1980 | 628 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,000 |
| 1990-2000 | 453 |
| 2000-2010 | 234 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Nicknames
Eli, Beth, Liz
Fun facts
- Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which appears in both the Old and New Testaments.
- While historically feminine, thousands of U.S. male birth records carry the name Elizabeth since 1880.