Elizabeth: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Pledged to God, a name that has graced queens, saints, and heroines for over a thousand years.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 4
- Current rank
- #15
- Peak
- #4 in 1990
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Elizabeth Means
Elizabeth is a girl name of Hebrew origin. Pledged to God, a name that has graced queens, saints, and heroines for over a thousand years.
How Popular Elizabeth Is
Elizabeth currently ranks #15 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4 in 1990. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Elizabeth
- Has never left the US top 30 in over a century of records.
- Queen Elizabeth II made this name synonymous with duty and grace.
- Offers more nicknames than almost any other name: Liz, Beth, Eliza, Betsy, Libby, Lizzy.
Names Like Elizabeth
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Elizabeth
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Elizabeth.
Questions About Elizabeth
What does Elizabeth mean?
Elizabeth is a girl name of Hebrew origin. Pledged to God, a name that has graced queens, saints, and heroines for over a thousand years.
How popular is Elizabeth?
Elizabeth currently ranks #15 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4 in 1990. It has held steady.
Where does Elizabeth come from?
Elizabeth comes from Hebrew roots. Has never left the US top 30 in over a century of records.
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