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 #31 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Illinois.

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.

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.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6,765 5 6,760
2024 6,929 5 6,924
2023 6,624 8 6,616
2022 7,020 0 7,020
2021 7,270 5 7,265
2020 7,308 0 7,308
2019 7,934 11 7,923
2018 8,600 0 8,600
2017 9,013 9 9,004
2016 9,619 12 9,607
2015 9,777 6 9,771
2014 9,606 6 9,600
2013 9,488 12 9,476
2012 9,738 8 9,730
2011 10,128 19 10,109
2010 10,291 8 10,283
2009 11,070 13 11,057
2008 12,040 13 12,027
2007 13,089 18 13,071
2006 12,457 17 12,440
2005 12,767 24 12,743
2004 13,640 63 13,577
2003 14,154 31 14,123
2002 14,642 21 14,621
2001 14,804 12 14,792
2000 15,139 22 15,117
1999 15,372 22 15,350
1998 15,216 23 15,193
1997 15,460 30 15,430
1996 16,029 26 16,003
1995 16,236 44 16,192
1994 16,830 44 16,786
1993 17,614 55 17,559
1992 19,087 52 19,035
1991 20,461 66 20,395
1990 20,841 91 20,750
1989 20,438 140 20,298
1988 20,144 102 20,042
1987 18,713 105 18,608
1986 19,170 96 19,074
1985 20,650 105 20,545
1984 20,454 94 20,360
1983 19,944 102 19,842
1982 20,594 88 20,506
1981 20,258 90 20,168
1980 19,607 78 19,529
1979 18,155 82 18,073
1978 16,877 70 16,807
1977 16,494 63 16,431
1976 13,608 61 13,547
1975 12,524 52 12,472
1974 12,321 62 12,259
1973 12,412 52 12,360
1972 12,237 55 12,182
1971 13,670 64 13,606
1970 15,175 67 15,108
1969 15,359 62 15,297
1968 14,940 53 14,887
1967 16,168 52 16,116
1966 15,938 51 15,887
1965 16,377 56 16,321
1964 17,342 48 17,294
1963 17,650 52 17,598
1962 17,852 46 17,806
1961 18,921 66 18,855
1960 18,918 59 18,859
1959 18,469 48 18,421
1958 18,581 46 18,535
1957 17,527 35 17,492
1956 16,388 33 16,355
1955 16,738 42 16,696
1954 16,625 41 16,584
1953 16,131 32 16,099
1952 16,051 29 16,022
1951 15,149 31 15,118
1950 14,363 29 14,334
1949 13,740 26 13,714
1948 13,245 30 13,215
1947 13,473 33 13,440
1946 11,775 22 11,753
1945 10,368 25 10,343
1944 11,066 32 11,034
1943 11,681 37 11,644
1942 11,238 52 11,186
1941 10,316 49 10,267
1940 10,007 52 9,955
1939 9,759 50 9,709
1938 9,847 44 9,803
1937 9,435 50 9,385
1936 8,907 47 8,860
1935 9,116 41 9,075
1934 9,389 43 9,346
1933 9,054 38 9,016
1932 10,053 54 9,999
1931 10,340 48 10,292
1930 11,043 48 10,995
1929 11,309 61 11,248
1928 11,811 44 11,767
1927 12,579 56 12,523
1926 12,891 54 12,837
1925 13,973 37 13,936
1924 14,992 42 14,950
1923 15,500 41 15,459
1922 15,274 30 15,244
1921 15,835 35 15,800
1920 15,942 34 15,908
1919 15,306 19 15,287
1918 15,890 37 15,853
1917 15,162 31 15,131
1916 14,980 40 14,940
1915 14,130 27 14,103
1914 11,394 27 11,367
1913 9,529 24 9,505
1912 8,550 23 8,527
1911 6,316 18 6,298
1910 5,817 17 5,800
1909 5,189 13 5,176
1908 4,915 11 4,904
1907 4,637 13 4,624
1906 4,335 15 4,320
1905 4,134 13 4,121
1904 3,846 13 3,833
1903 3,735 11 3,724
1902 3,715 21 3,694
1901 3,225 9 3,216
1900 4,112 16 4,096
1899 3,300 13 3,287
1898 3,674 15 3,659
1897 3,454 12 3,442
1896 3,482 11 3,471
1895 3,620 17 3,603
1894 3,435 10 3,425
1893 3,372 12 3,360
1892 3,469 8 3,461
1891 3,065 6 3,059
1890 3,124 12 3,112
1889 3,074 16 3,058
1888 3,236 12 3,224
1887 2,695 14 2,681
1886 2,691 11 2,680
1885 2,591 9 2,582
1884 2,565 16 2,549
1883 2,268 13 2,255
1882 2,193 7 2,186
1881 1,852 0 1,852
1880 1,948 9 1,939

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

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%
MI 171
2%
AL 169
2%
IN 167
2%
WA 153
2%
MO 149
2%
CO 139
2%
NJ 137
2%
SC 137
2%
MD 135
2%
WI 117
2%
KY 114
2%
AZ 114
2%
MA 106
2%
MN 104
2%
UT 94
1%
LA 85
1%
KS 84
1%
OR 76
1%
MS 74
1%
OK 74
1%
AR 69
1%
CT 69
1%
IA 64
1%
NV 53
1%
NE 50
1%
ID 39
1%
WV 35
1%
NM 33
0%
DC 26
0%
DE 26
0%
ME 24
0%
NH 22
0%
RI 21
0%
AK 21
0%
MT 21
0%
ND 17
0%
WY 13
0%
HI 13
0%
SD 10
0%
VT 7
0%