Elizabeth: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ih-LIZ-uh-buhth · 4 syllables
Elizabeth means “God is my oath”, from Hebrew.
From Middle English Elizabeth, from the Ancient Greek (Elisabet), a transliteration of the Old Testament Biblical Hebrew (eliseba, “my God is an oath”). See El and. Doublet of Elisheba and Isabel.
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- ih-LIZ-uh-buhth
- US rank (2025)
- #17
- US babies a year
- about 6,923 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Classic, Biblical, Literary
- Nicknames
- Liz, Beth, Eliza, Betsy, Betty, Libby
How popular is Elizabeth?
Elizabeth was the #17 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,765 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
Most popular in Alabama (#4), Wyoming (#4), Mississippi (#5), Tennessee (#9), Georgia (#10), Virginia (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #17 |
| England & Wales | #56 |
| Scotland | #86 |
| Northern Ireland | #140 |
| Ireland | #78 |
| France | #601 |
| Canada | #24 |
| Australia | #77 |
How old are people named Elizabeth?
Half of US adults named Elizabeth are older than 46; most are between 21 and 80. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Elizabeth
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Elizabeth have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Elizabeth
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular girl names in the US
- Classic girl names
- Vintage girl names
- Literary girl names
- Biblical girl names
- Hebrew girl names
Questions about Elizabeth
What does the name Elizabeth mean?
Elizabeth means “God is my oath”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Elizabeth?
Elizabeth is pronounced ih-LIZ-uh-buhth.
How popular is the name Elizabeth?
Elizabeth was the #17 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,765 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Elizabeth?
Half of US adults named Elizabeth are older than 46. Most are between 21 and 80.