Elizabeth
Elizabeth: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/
Meaning and origin of Elizabeth
- A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.
Etymology
From Middle English Elizabeth, from the Ancient Greek Ἐλισάβετ (Elisábet), a transliteration of the Old Testament Biblical Hebrew אלישבע (ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ, “my God is an oath”). See El and שבועה. Doublet of Elisheba and Isabel.
How popular is Elizabeth?
Since 1880, 1,688,757 girls and 5,216 boys in the U.S. have been named Elizabeth (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3 in 1887. Its highest rank for boys was #465 in 1902. In 2025 it ranked #17 for girls, with 6,765 babies given the name.
Names similar to Elizabeth
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Sibling name ideas for Elizabeth
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Elizabeth FAQ
What does the name Elizabeth mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century. From Middle English Elizabeth, from the Ancient Greek Ἐλισάβετ (Elisábet), a transliteration of the Old Testament Biblical Hebrew אלישבע (ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ, “my God is an oath”). See El and שבועה. Doublet of Elisheba and Isabel.
What is the origin of the name Elizabeth?
Elizabeth is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Elizabeth?
Since 1880, 1,688,757 girls and 5,216 boys in the U.S. have been named Elizabeth (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3 in 1887. Its highest rank for boys was #465 in 1902. In 2025 it ranked #17 for girls, with 6,765 babies given the name.
Is Elizabeth a boy or girl name?
Elizabeth is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,688,757 girls and 5,216 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.