Lizzie
A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
Every Lizzie since 1880 — 39,640 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lizzie
Lizzie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,145 in 2025 with 87 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 39,640 American babies have been named Lizzie. Its peak came in 1919, when 814 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Lizzie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lizzie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 | #2,145 | — | — |
| 2024 | 79 | #2,339 | — | — |
| 2023 | 95 | #2,058 | — | — |
| 2022 | 74 | #2,457 | — | — |
| 2021 | 83 | #2,243 | — | — |
| 2020 | 66 | #2,589 | — | — |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,554 | — | — |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,822 | — | — |
| 2017 | 63 | #2,733 | — | — |
| 2016 | 71 | #2,531 | — | — |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,578 | — | — |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,705 | — | — |
| 2013 | 60 | #2,861 | — | — |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,888 | — | — |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,933 | — | — |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,393 | — | — |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,985 | — | — |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,359 | — | — |
| 2007 | 75 | #2,499 | — | — |
| 2006 | 77 | #2,429 | — | — |
| 2005 | 84 | #2,193 | — | — |
| 2004 | 81 | #2,201 | — | — |
| 2003 | 105 | #1,796 | — | — |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,123 | — | — |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,833 | — | — |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,927 | — | — |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,296 | — | — |
| 1990 | 37 | #3,047 | — | — |
| 1985 | 39 | #2,517 | — | — |
| 1980 | 31 | #2,915 | — | — |
| 1975 | 57 | #1,682 | — | — |
| 1970 | 57 | #1,645 | — | — |
| 1965 | 83 | #1,181 | — | — |
| 1960 | 115 | #1,003 | — | — |
| 1955 | 180 | #703 | — | — |
| 1950 | 245 | #526 | — | — |
| 1945 | 263 | #440 | — | — |
| 1940 | 290 | #400 | 5 | #3,740 |
| 1935 | 401 | #308 | 5 | #3,949 |
| 1930 | 494 | #298 | — | — |
| 1925 | 636 | #263 | 5 | #4,624 |
| 1920 | 711 | #245 | 7 | #3,685 |
| 1915 | 657 | #236 | — | — |
| 1910 | 505 | #155 | — | — |
| 1905 | 476 | #133 | — | — |
| 1900 | 657 | #103 | — | — |
| 1895 | 543 | #99 | — | — |
| 1890 | 620 | #74 | — | — |
| 1885 | 537 | #65 | — | — |
| 1880 | 388 | #67 | — | — |
Famous people named Lizzie
- Lizzie Borden Celebrity · 1860–1927
- Lizzie Magie Game designer · 1866–1948
- Lizzie Velásquez Social activist · b. 1989
- Lizzie Deignan Cyclist · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lizzie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
How popular is the name Lizzie in 2025?
Lizzie ranked #2,145 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 87 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lizzie?
39,640 babies have been named Lizzie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lizzie most popular?
Lizzie peaked in 1919, when 814 newborns received the name.
Is Lizzie a boy or girl name?
Lizzie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lizzie rising or falling?
Lizzie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lizzie?
Well-known people named Lizzie include Lizzie Borden (celebrity), Lizzie Magie (game designer), Lizzie Velásquez (social activist).