Lizabeth
Lizabeth is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Lizabeth is a truncated variant of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba. It has been used in the United States as a distinct given name since at least the late 19th century. Though much less common than Elizabeth, it offers a streamlined alternative while retaining traditional roots.
Popularity in the United States
5,619 babies in the United States have been named Lizabeth since 1880. It ranks #2284 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2034.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.1 %)
- NY (16.9 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- IL (8.6 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 49 |
| 1930-1940 | 149 |
| 1940-1950 | 386 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,325 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,129 |
| 1970-1980 | 611 |
| 1980-1990 | 595 |
| 1990-2000 | 562 |
| 2000-2010 | 460 |
| 2010-2019 | 249 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Famous people named Lizabeth
- Lizabeth Scott: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Liz, Lizzie, Beth, Lizzy
Fun facts
- Lizabeth originated as a phonetic spelling or shortened form of Elizabeth, dropping the initial letter.
- The name has been continuously registered in official U.S. birth records since the late 19th century.