Lazette Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lah-ZET //ləˈzɛt//
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: derived from 'Lazare'; English: variant of 'Liza'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lazette is believed to be a diminutive or variation of the name 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. The name entered Old French as Élisabeth before evolving into various forms in English, including Elizabeth and its diminutive forms.
Lazette likely emerged as a more modern or regional variant, reflecting the linguistic and cultural shifts that have occurred over centuries. Historically, the name Elizabeth has been significant, associated with numerous biblical figures, including the mother of John the Baptist, as mentioned in the New Testament.
The name gained prominence in the Christian tradition, particularly during the Middle Ages, when it was borne by several saints, most notably Saint Elizabeth of Hungary in the 13th century. The name was also popularized by Queen Elizabeth I of England in the late 16th century, whose reign marked a significant period in English history, known for its cultural flourishing and exploration.
Culturally, the name Elizabeth has been associated with themes of loyalty, faith, and devotion, which have contributed to its enduring presence in various societies. The name has inspired numerous literary works, songs, and artistic representations throughout history, further embedding it into cultural consciousness.
Variants and diminutives of Elizabeth, such as Liz, Liza, and Eliza, have also found their place in literature and popular culture, but Lazette stands out as a unique adaptation that reflects the evolution of names across different languages and eras.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lazette was first seen in the United States in 1943.
Lazette has ranked as high as #1107 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Lazette has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lazette 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 Lazette was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Lazette
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 Lazette.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1943 | 7 |