Lizette
Lizette is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Lizette is a French diminutive of Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba. It has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States over the past century as an elegant alternative to Liz or Elizabeth. Today, it remains a familiar yet moderately uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
12,122 babies in the United States have been named Lizette since 1880. It ranks #1464 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1866.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.3 %)
- TX (21.9 %)
- NY (14 %)
- IL (7 %)
- AZ (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 32 |
| 1950-1960 | 234 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,147 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,161 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,454 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,319 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,679 |
| 2010-2019 | 840 |
| 2020-2029 | 235 |
Famous people named Lizette
- Lizette Cabrera: Tennis Player
- Lizette Salas: Golfer
- Lizette Woodworth Reese: Poet, Educator
Nicknames
Liz, Lizzy, Zette
Fun facts
- Lizette originated in France as a hypocoristic form of Elisabeth before being adopted into English.
- Over 12,000 American girls have been given the exact spelling Lizette since official SSA recordkeeping began in 1880.