Lizzy
Every Lizzy since 1892 — 961 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lizzy
Lizzy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,746 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 961 American babies have been named Lizzy. Its peak came in 2024, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Lizzy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lizzy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,746 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,150 |
| 2023 | 49 | #3,307 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,933 |
| 2021 | 45 | #3,467 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3,209 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,830 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,950 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,542 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,313 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,807 |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,759 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,710 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,043 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,876 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,347 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,713 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,966 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,824 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,026 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,371 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,662 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,432 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,042 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,970 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,337 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,685 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,857 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,581 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,085 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,945 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,606 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Lizzy
- Lizzy Caplan Actor · b. 1982
- Lizzy Greene Actor · b. 2003
- Lizzy Yarnold Athlete · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lizzy in 2025?
Lizzy ranked #3,746 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lizzy?
961 babies have been named Lizzy in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lizzy most popular?
Lizzy peaked in 2024, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Lizzy a boy or girl name?
Lizzy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lizzy rising or falling?
Lizzy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lizzy?
Well-known people named Lizzy include Lizzy Caplan (actor), Lizzy Greene (actor), Lizzy Yarnold (athlete).