Elizbeth
Every Elizbeth since 1882 — 1,282 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elizbeth
Elizbeth is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,570 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 1,282 American babies have been named Elizbeth. Its peak came in 1960, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elizbeth stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elizbeth year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,570 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,406 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,925 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,234 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,722 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,994 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,351 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,324 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,646 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,641 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,133 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,351 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,724 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,055 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,956 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,674 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,711 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,357 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,178 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,672 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,693 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,444 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,051 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,650 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,514 |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,303 |
| 1960 | 27 | #2,259 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,262 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,760 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,265 |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,335 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,342 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,460 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,527 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,300 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,965 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 10 | #1,254 |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,337 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,391 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elizbeth in 2025?
Elizbeth ranked #15,570 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elizbeth?
1,282 babies have been named Elizbeth in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elizbeth most popular?
Elizbeth peaked in 1960, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Elizbeth a boy or girl name?
Elizbeth is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elizbeth rising or falling?
Elizbeth is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.