Eliza
Peaked at #85 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Eliza has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Eliza — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#85
in 1880
Current rank
#118
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Eliza was already at its most popular for girls in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #85), with 252 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #212 (2014) to #118 (2024) — a 44% improvement.
As of 2024, Eliza ranks #118 nationally for girls, with 2,303 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #118 | 2,303 |
| 2023 | #116 | 2,358 |
| 2022 | #121 | 2,345 |
| 2021 | #111 | 2,481 |
| 2020 | #115 | 2,349 |
| 2019 | #119 | 2,454 |
| 2018 | #131 | 2,265 |
| 2017 | #140 | 2,084 |
Eliza — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#849
in 1880
Last ranked
#10026
in 2023
Years tracked
30
1880–2023
Trend
Falling
Eliza was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #849), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Eliza hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #10026.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #10,026 | 7 |
| 2021 | #11,149 | 6 |
| 2018 | #12,708 | 5 |
| 1984 | #5,800 | 6 |
| 1981 | #5,710 | 6 |
| 1980 | #6,555 | 5 |
| 1958 | #4,117 | 5 |
| 1957 | #4,153 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Eliza most popular?
Eliza was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #85 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Eliza becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Eliza?
At least 68,370 babies have been recorded with the name Eliza in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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