Elizabeth
Peaked at #3 nationally in 1887, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Elizabeth has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
Meaning & origin
Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew "Elisheva," generally interpreted as "my God is an oath" or "God is abundance." It came into English via the Greek Elisabet and the Latin Elisabeth, appearing in the New Testament as the name of the mother of John the Baptist, and it has been a mainstay of European royal and religious naming ever since.
Notable people & culture
England's Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II made the name synonymous with the British monarchy, spanning more than four centuries between them. Actress Elizabeth Taylor and suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton are among its notable modern bearers. It yields an unusually wide range of nicknames, including Liz, Beth, Betty, Eliza, and Ellie.
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Elizabeth — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3
in 1887
Current rank
#17
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Elizabeth reached its peak popularity for girls in 1887, ranking #3 nationally with 2,681 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #13 (2014) to #17 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Elizabeth ranks #17 nationally for girls, with 6,878 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #17 | 6,878 |
| 2023 | #15 | 6,600 |
| 2022 | #15 | 7,014 |
| 2021 | #14 | 7,261 |
| 2020 | #16 | 7,299 |
| 2019 | #14 | 7,920 |
| 2018 | #13 | 8,595 |
| 2017 | #13 | 8,999 |
Elizabeth — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#465
in 1902
Current rank
#12802
in 2024
Years tracked
141
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Elizabeth reached its peak popularity for boys in 1902, ranking #465 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #11122 (2014) to #12802 (2024) — a 13% drop.
As of 2024, Elizabeth ranks #12802 nationally for boys, with 5 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,802 | 5 |
| 2023 | #9,151 | 8 |
| 2021 | #12,680 | 5 |
| 2019 | #7,300 | 11 |
| 2017 | #8,341 | 9 |
| 2016 | #6,841 | 12 |
| 2015 | #11,080 | 6 |
| 2014 | #11,122 | 6 |
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 Elizabeth most popular?
Elizabeth was most popular in 1887, when it ranked #3 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Elizabeth becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Elizabeth?
At least 1,687,089 babies have been recorded with the name Elizabeth in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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