Elizabeth Girl

Popularity: #17 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ih-LIZ-uh-beth /ɪˈlɪzəˌbɛθ/

Origin: Hebrew; English; Greek

Meaning: Hebrew: God is my oath; English: pledged to God; Greek: consecrated to God

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Elizabeth has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, which means "God is my oath." This name was transliterated into Greek as Elisabet and subsequently into Latin as Elisabetha. The name made its way into Old French as Élisabeth before entering the English language in the medieval period, particularly during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

The evolution of the name reflects a rich linguistic journey, showcasing the interplay between different cultures and languages over centuries. Historically, Elizabeth has been borne by several notable figures, most prominently by Elizabeth I of England, who reigned from 1558 to 1603.

Her reign, known as the Elizabethan Era, was marked by significant cultural, political, and economic developments, including the flourishing of English drama and the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Additionally, the name appears in the Bible, associated with Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, which further solidified its prominence in Christian traditions.

The name has been featured in various literary works, including the King James Bible, published in 1611, where it contributed to the name's enduring legacy. Culturally, Elizabeth has been associated with themes of nobility, grace, and commitment, often symbolizing loyalty and faithfulness due to its etymological meaning.

The name has inspired numerous variations and diminutives, such as Eliza and Beth, which have also found their places in literature and society. The name's historical significance and its connections to influential figures and religious texts have contributed to its lasting resonance across various cultures and eras.

Famous people named Elizabeth

In this section, you will find notable people named Elizabeth. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Elizabeth who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Elizabeth who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Elizabeth Taylor is an actress best known for Cleopatra, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and National Velvet.

Elizabeth Banks is an actress and filmmaker best known for Pitch Perfect, The Hunger Games, and 30 Rock.

Elizabeth Hurley is an actress and model best known for Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Bedazzled, and The Royals.

Elizabeth Olsen is an actress best known for WandaVision, Avengers: Endgame, and Martha Marcy May Marlene.

Elizabeth Gilbert is an author best known for Eat, Pray, Love, Committed, and Big Magic.

Elizabeth Moss is an actress and producer best known for The Handmaid's Tale, Mad Men, and The Invisible Man.

Elizabeth Shue is an actress best known for The Karate Kid, Leaving Las Vegas, and The Saint.

Elizabeth Reaser is an actress best known for Twilight, The Family Stone, and Grey's Anatomy.

Elizabeth Perkins is an actress best known for Big, Weeds, and The Flintstones.

Elizabeth McGovern is an actress and musician best known for Ordinary People, Downton Abbey, and Ragtime.

Fictional characters named Elizabeth

The following list of fictional characters named Elizabeth is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Elizabeth Bennet is a fictional character from the novel Pride and Prejudice. She is the intelligent and spirited protagonist who navigates issues of class and marriage in early 19th century England.

Elizabeth Swann is a fictional character from the film series Pirates of the Caribbean. She is a strong-willed noblewoman who becomes a key player in the adventures of pirates and the supernatural.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Elizabeth, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JamesCharlotteWilliamVictoriaHenryMargaret

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Elizabeth. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

IsabellaCatherineMargaretAmeliaSophiaVictoriaEleanorGabriella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elizabeth was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Elizabeth has ranked as high as #29 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Elizabeth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Elizabeth is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Elizabeth was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Elizabeth (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

State Births Share
TX 814
12%
CA 602
9%
FL 404
6%
NY 312
5%
GA 297
4%
NC 297
4%
OH 252
4%
PA 225
3%
IL 217
3%
TN 216
3%
VA 210
3%
AL 169
3%
IN 167
3%
WA 153
2%
MO 149
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Elizabeth.

YearBirths
20246,878
20236,600
20227,014
20217,261
20207,299
20197,920
20188,595
20178,999
20169,602
20159,766
20149,597
20139,474
20129,729
201110,106
201010,280
200911,055
200812,025
200713,070
200612,440
200512,742
200413,574
200314,122
200214,620
200114,792
200015,117
199915,350
199815,193
199715,428
199616,004
199516,192
199416,786
199317,559
199219,034
199120,395
199020,749
198920,298
198820,042
198718,608
198619,074
198520,545
198420,361
198319,842
198220,507
198120,169
198019,531
197918,075
197816,809
197716,431
197613,546
197512,473
197412,263
197312,358
197212,183
197113,605
197015,112
196915,295
196814,886
196716,116
196615,886
196516,323
196417,294
196317,597
196217,804
196118,855
196018,859
195918,422
195818,536
195717,491
195616,353
195516,697
195416,586
195316,098
195216,023
195115,118
195014,334
194913,714
194813,215
194713,439
194611,753
194510,343
194411,034
194311,644
194211,185
194110,268
19409,956
19399,709
19389,802
19379,385
19368,860
19359,075
19349,346
19339,016
19329,999
193110,292
193010,995
192911,248
192811,767
192712,523
192612,837
192513,936
192414,950
192315,460
192215,243
192115,800
192015,908
191915,287
191815,853
191715,131
191614,940
191514,103
191411,367
19139,505
19128,527
19116,298
19105,800
19095,176
19084,904
19074,624
19064,320
19054,121
19043,833
19033,724
19023,694
19013,216
19004,096
18993,287
18983,659
18973,442
18963,471
18953,603
18943,425
18933,360
18923,461
18913,059
18903,112
18893,058
18883,224
18872,681
18862,680
18852,582
18842,549
18832,255
18822,186
18811,852
18801,939