Elizabeth Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationih-LIZ-uh-beth / ɪˈlɪzəˌbɛθHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my oath; English: pledged to God
Historical & Cultural Background
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from 'Elisheva'. It has been popular in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has been borne by numerous queens and saints, contributing to its enduring popularity. It has also been associated with various historical figures and literary works.
Trend Summary
Elizabeth has consistently remained a popular name in the United States, often ranking in the top 20 for many decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Liz
- Lizzie
- Beth
- Eliza
International Variants
- Elisabet (Swedish)
- Elisabeth (German)
- Isabel (Spanish)
- Elisabetta (Italian)
Famous people named Elizabeth
Elizabeth Taylor was a British-American actress and humanitarian, renowned for her acting career and multiple marriages.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an American social activist, abolitionist, and leading figure of the early women's rights movement.
Elizabeth Warren is an American politician and academic, serving as a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts since 2013.
Fictional characters named Elizabeth
Elizabeth Bennet is a central character in Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice', known for her wit and strong will.
Elizabeth Swann is a character in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film series, portrayed as a strong and resourceful woman.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elizabeth was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elizabeth has ranked as high as #1056 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Elizabeth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elizabeth (2008)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 9 |
1882 | 7 |
1883 | 13 |
1884 | 16 |
1885 | 9 |
1886 | 11 |
1887 | 14 |
1888 | 12 |
1889 | 16 |
1890 | 12 |
1891 | 6 |
1892 | 8 |
1893 | 12 |
1894 | 10 |
1895 | 17 |
1896 | 11 |
1897 | 12 |
1898 | 15 |
1899 | 13 |
1900 | 16 |
1901 | 9 |
1902 | 21 |
1903 | 11 |
1904 | 13 |
1905 | 13 |
1906 | 15 |
1907 | 13 |
1908 | 11 |
1909 | 13 |
1910 | 17 |
1911 | 18 |
1912 | 23 |
1913 | 24 |
1914 | 27 |
1915 | 27 |
1916 | 40 |
1917 | 31 |
1918 | 37 |
1919 | 19 |
1920 | 34 |
1921 | 35 |
1922 | 30 |
1923 | 41 |
1924 | 42 |
1925 | 37 |
1926 | 54 |
1927 | 56 |
1928 | 44 |
1929 | 61 |
1930 | 48 |
1931 | 48 |
1932 | 54 |
1933 | 38 |
1934 | 43 |
1935 | 41 |
1936 | 47 |
1937 | 50 |
1938 | 44 |
1939 | 50 |
1940 | 52 |
1941 | 49 |
1942 | 52 |
1943 | 37 |
1944 | 32 |
1945 | 25 |
1946 | 22 |
1947 | 33 |
1948 | 30 |
1949 | 26 |
1950 | 29 |
1951 | 31 |
1952 | 29 |
1953 | 32 |
1954 | 41 |
1955 | 42 |
1956 | 33 |
1957 | 35 |
1958 | 46 |
1959 | 48 |
1960 | 59 |
1961 | 66 |
1962 | 46 |
1963 | 52 |
1964 | 48 |
1965 | 56 |
1966 | 51 |
1967 | 52 |
1968 | 53 |
1969 | 62 |
1970 | 67 |
1971 | 64 |
1972 | 55 |
1973 | 52 |
1974 | 62 |
1975 | 52 |
1976 | 61 |
1977 | 63 |
1978 | 70 |
1979 | 82 |
1980 | 78 |
1981 | 90 |
1982 | 88 |
1983 | 102 |
1984 | 94 |
1985 | 105 |
1986 | 96 |
1987 | 105 |
1988 | 102 |
1989 | 140 |
1990 | 91 |
1991 | 66 |
1992 | 52 |
1993 | 55 |
1994 | 44 |
1995 | 44 |
1996 | 26 |
1997 | 30 |
1998 | 23 |
1999 | 22 |
2000 | 22 |
2001 | 12 |
2002 | 21 |
2003 | 31 |
2004 | 63 |
2005 | 24 |
2006 | 17 |
2007 | 18 |
2008 | 13 |
2009 | 13 |
2010 | 8 |
2011 | 19 |
2012 | 8 |
2013 | 12 |
2014 | 6 |
2015 | 6 |
2016 | 12 |
2017 | 9 |
2019 | 11 |
2021 | 5 |
2023 | 8 |
2024 | 5 |