Elizzabeth Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ih-LIZ-uh-beth /ɪˈlɪzəˌbɛθ/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my oath; English: pledged to God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elizzabeth is a variant of the more commonly known Elizabeth, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." This name was transliterated into Greek as Elisabet and subsequently into Latin as Elisabetha, before making its way into Old French as Élisabeth. The name entered the English language through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, becoming widely used in various forms across Europe, particularly in England, where it has maintained a strong presence since the Middle Ages.
Historically, the name Elizabeth has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Elizabeth I of England, who reigned from 1558 to 1603 and is often credited with the English Renaissance and the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The name also appears in biblical texts, notably in the New Testament, where Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist, highlighting its religious significance.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's presence in Christian contexts, contributing to its enduring legacy. Culturally, the name Elizabeth has been associated with qualities such as nobility, grace, and piety, which have contributed to its sustained popularity over the centuries.
It has been a favored name among royalty and has inspired numerous variations and diminutives, such as Eliza and Beth, which have also found their own places in literature and society. The name's rich historical and cultural associations continue to resonate, making it a significant part of Western naming traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elizzabeth was first seen in the United States in 2014.
Elizzabeth has ranked as high as #1388 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Elizzabeth has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Elizzabeth 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 Elizzabeth was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Elizzabeth
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.
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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 Elizzabeth.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 |