Lizeth
Lizeth is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my oath.
Origin and history
Lizeth is a Spanish language variation of the name Elizabeth, derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Elisheba. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within Hispanic communities in the United States. It offers a modern phonetic spelling of the traditional name Lissette or Elizabeth.
Popularity in the United States
9,168 babies in the United States have been named Lizeth since 1880. It ranks #1739 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1431.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.4 %)
- TX (25.4 %)
- AZ (5 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
- NC (2.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 208 |
| 1980-1990 | 842 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,134 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,570 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,733 |
| 2020-2029 | 681 |
Nicknames
Liz, Lizzy
Fun facts
- Lizeth developed as a phonetically adapted Spanish spelling of Elizabeth or Lisette.
- The name saw its peak usage in the U.S. during the late 1990s and early 2000s.