Lizbeth
Lizbeth is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my oath.
Origin and history
Lizbeth is a contracted variant of Elizabeth, originating from the Hebrew name Elisheba. It has enjoyed steady usage in the United States, particularly in recent decades, offering a distinct alternative to standard Elizabeth.
Popularity in the United States
25,918 babies in the United States have been named Lizbeth since 1880. It ranks #899 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1080.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.9 %)
- TX (18.4 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- FL (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 159 |
| 1950-1960 | 632 |
| 1960-1970 | 452 |
| 1970-1980 | 512 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,245 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,979 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,940 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,760 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,233 |
Nicknames
Liz, Beth, Lizzie
Fun facts
- Lizbeth originated as a phonetic contraction of Elizabeth, skipping the middle syllables.
- The name has consistently appeared in U.S. birth statistics for over a century, peaking in popularity in the late 1990s.