Elizabeth Boy

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationih-LIZ-uh-beth / ɪˈlɪzəˌbɛθ

Hebrew; 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)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18809
18827
188313
188416
18859
188611
188714
188812
188916
189012
18916
18928
189312
189410
189517
189611
189712
189815
189913
190016
19019
190221
190311
190413
190513
190615
190713
190811
190913
191017
191118
191223
191324
191427
191527
191640
191731
191837
191919
192034
192135
192230
192341
192442
192537
192654
192756
192844
192961
193048
193148
193254
193338
193443
193541
193647
193750
193844
193950
194052
194149
194252
194337
194432
194525
194622
194733
194830
194926
195029
195131
195229
195332
195441
195542
195633
195735
195846
195948
196059
196166
196246
196352
196448
196556
196651
196752
196853
196962
197067
197164
197255
197352
197462
197552
197661
197763
197870
197982
198078
198190
198288
1983102
198494
1985105
198696
1987105
1988102
1989140
199091
199166
199252
199355
199444
199544
199626
199730
199823
199922
200022
200112
200221
200331
200463
200524
200617
200718
200813
200913
20108
201119
20128
201312
20146
20156
201612
20179
201911
20215
20238
20245