Lizabeth Girl

Popularity: #934 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIZ-uh-beth /ˈlɪzəˌbɛθ/

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: God is my oath; pledged to God

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lizabeth is a variant of Elizabeth, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." This name was adopted into Greek as Elisabet and subsequently into Latin as Elisabetha. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it became Elizabeth, before finally being anglicized into various forms, including Lizabeth, in English-speaking contexts.

The evolution of the name reflects a rich linguistic journey through several cultures and languages, showcasing its enduring appeal across centuries. Historically, the name Elizabeth has significant milestones, particularly in relation to prominent biblical figures and royal lineage.

In the Bible, Elizabeth is known as the mother of John the Baptist, which has contributed to the name's religious significance. The name gained further prominence in the 16th century with Queen Elizabeth I of England, who reigned from 1558 to 1603 and is often celebrated for her role in the English Renaissance and the defeat of the Spanish Armada.

The name's association with such influential figures has helped maintain its relevance throughout history. Culturally, Elizabeth and its variants, including Lizabeth, have been associated with themes of devotion and loyalty, stemming from its original meaning.

The name has often been linked to various saints and has appeared in numerous literary works, further embedding it in cultural consciousness. The diminutive form Liz or Liza has also been widely used, reflecting the name's adaptability and affection in personal contexts.

Overall, Lizabeth embodies a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, rooted in a legacy that spans multiple languages and eras.

Famous people named Lizabeth

In this section, you will find notable people named Lizabeth. 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 Lizabeth who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Lizabeth Scott is an actress best known for Dead Reckoning, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, and Pitfall.

Lizabeth Cohen is a historian best known for A Consumers' Republic, Making a New Deal, and the study of American culture during the Great Depression and World War II.

Fictional characters named Lizabeth

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Lizabeth is a fictional character from the novel The Flowering Judas. She is a young girl navigating the complexities of adolescence and societal expectations in early 20th century America.

Sibling suggestions

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

ElizabethIsabellaLydiaRebeccaSarahVictoria

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lizabeth. 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.

AnnabethMirabethTabithaZabethLilithBethanyAlizabethMaribeth

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lizabeth was first seen in the United States in 1907.

Lizabeth has ranked as high as #1258 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lizabeth 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 Lizabeth 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 Lizabeth.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 14 14
2024 15 15
2023 5 5
2022 11 11
2021 15 15
2020 7 7
2019 12 12
2018 22 22
2017 18 18
2016 31 31
2015 13 13
2014 34 34
2013 21 21
2012 32 32
2011 34 34
2010 32 32
2009 23 23
2008 39 39
2007 40 40
2006 36 36
2005 46 46
2004 50 50
2003 70 70
2002 67 67
2001 47 47
2000 42 42
1999 50 50
1998 42 42
1997 49 49
1996 53 53
1995 44 44
1994 72 72
1993 75 75
1992 51 51
1991 72 72
1990 54 54
1989 66 66
1988 52 52
1987 65 65
1986 59 59
1985 64 64
1984 53 53
1983 53 53
1982 51 51
1981 60 60
1980 72 72
1979 59 59
1978 60 60
1977 50 50
1976 54 54
1975 42 42
1974 55 55
1973 76 76
1972 54 54
1971 74 74
1970 87 87
1969 98 98
1968 77 77
1967 96 96
1966 125 125
1965 121 121
1964 103 103
1963 109 109
1962 116 116
1961 147 147
1960 137 137
1959 138 138
1958 189 189
1957 136 136
1956 135 135
1955 132 132
1954 129 129
1953 139 139
1952 128 128
1951 97 97
1950 102 102
1949 106 106
1948 85 85
1947 78 78
1946 52 52
1945 20 20
1944 14 14
1943 7 7
1942 7 7
1941 8 8
1940 9 9
1939 11 11
1938 13 13
1937 17 17
1936 16 16
1935 11 11
1934 16 16
1933 17 17
1932 10 10
1931 25 25
1930 13 13
1929 7 7
1928 8 8
1926 6 6
1924 5 5
1922 9 9
1921 5 5
1920 9 9
1919 7 7
1918 7 7
1916 6 6
1915 6 6
1913 5 5
1907 6 6

Top States for Lizabeth (2017)

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 5
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