Elizabeth
Gender: Girl
Meaning: My God is abundance; pledged to God
Origin: Hebrew — from Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע): El (God) + sheva (oath, abundance)
Popularity: Ranked #17 in 2025 with 6,760 babies born.
History: Elizabeth is one of the most enduring names in the English language, worn by two of Britain's greatest monarchs — Elizabeth I, who presided over the Elizabethan Golden Age, and Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years. It has been in the U.S. top 10 in virtually every decade since records began. Its extraordinary nickname portfolio — Eliza, Liz, Lizzie, Beth, Bette, Libby, Betsy, Elsie — means there is an Elizabeth for every personality. It is the gold standard of classic female names.
Famous people named Elizabeth: Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth Taylor (actress), Elizabeth Warren (senator), Elizabeth Bennet (Pride & Prejudice)
Name length: 9 letters
How common is Elizabeth? About 1 in 492 babies born in 2025 were named Elizabeth, or roughly 18.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Elizabeth
What does the name Elizabeth mean?
Elizabeth means “My God is abundance; pledged to God” from Hebrew — from Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע): El (God) + sheva (oath, abundance) roots.
What is the origin of the name Elizabeth?
Elizabeth has Hebrew — from Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע): El (God) + sheva (oath, abundance) origin. The traditional meaning is “My God is abundance; pledged to God”.
How popular is Elizabeth?
Elizabeth ranked #17 in 2025 — given to 6,760 babies that year.
When was Elizabeth most popular?
Elizabeth peaked in 1990 with 20,749 babies registered that year.
Is Elizabeth a boy or girl name?
Elizabeth is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Elizabeths in registered births are female.
How long has Elizabeth been recorded?
Elizabeth appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.