Liz
A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
Every Liz since 1930 — 10,223 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liz
Liz is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,259 in 2025 with 178 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1930, 10,223 American babies have been named Liz. Its peak came in 1961, when 664 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 Liz stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 178 | #1,259 |
| 2024 | 169 | #1,355 |
| 2023 | 206 | #1,172 |
| 2022 | 194 | #1,244 |
| 2021 | 107 | #1,868 |
| 2020 | 161 | #1,359 |
| 2019 | 111 | #1,838 |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,319 |
| 2017 | 73 | #2,479 |
| 2016 | 84 | #2,282 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,636 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,728 |
| 2013 | 72 | #2,500 |
| 2012 | 87 | #2,178 |
| 2011 | 80 | #2,338 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,663 |
| 2009 | 78 | #2,463 |
| 2008 | 120 | #1,812 |
| 2007 | 147 | #1,552 |
| 2006 | 127 | #1,669 |
| 2005 | 96 | #1,988 |
| 2004 | 86 | #2,109 |
| 2003 | 70 | #2,384 |
| 2002 | 82 | #2,091 |
| 2001 | 62 | #2,503 |
| 2000 | 72 | #2,202 |
| 1995 | 62 | #2,172 |
| 1990 | 65 | #2,061 |
| 1985 | 57 | #1,938 |
| 1980 | 61 | #1,795 |
| 1975 | 48 | #1,890 |
| 1970 | 102 | #1,141 |
| 1965 | 237 | #637 |
| 1960 | 638 | #377 |
| 1955 | 74 | #1,160 |
| 1950 | 22 | #2,090 |
| 1945 | 28 | #1,561 |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,373 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,321 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Liz
- Liz Sheridan Actor · b. 1929
- Liz Smith Actor · 1921–2016
- Liz Torres Actor · b. 1947
- Liz Vassey Actor · b. 1972
- Liz Cheney Politician · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liz mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
How popular is the name Liz in 2025?
Liz ranked #1,259 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 178 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liz?
10,223 babies have been named Liz in the United States since 1930, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liz most popular?
Liz peaked in 1961, when 664 newborns received the name.
Is Liz a boy or girl name?
Liz is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liz rising or falling?
Liz is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Liz?
Well-known people named Liz include Liz Sheridan (actor), Liz Smith (actor), Liz Torres (actor).