Lizzie

Lizzie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪzi/

Meaning and origin of Lizzie

  • A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

Etymology

From Liz + -ie.

How popular is Lizzie?

87U.S. babies in 2025
#62peak rank (1882)
39,640babies since 1880

Since 1880, 39,538 girls and 102 boys in the U.S. have been named Lizzie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #62 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #1000 in 1899. In 2025, 87 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lizzie FAQ

What does the name Lizzie mean?

A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth. From Liz + -ie.

How popular is the name Lizzie?

Since 1880, 39,538 girls and 102 boys in the U.S. have been named Lizzie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #62 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #1000 in 1899. In 2025, 87 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Lizzie a boy or girl name?

Lizzie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 39,538 girls and 102 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.