Elizabeth

Girl's name · 9 letters

#17
Rank 2024
6,878
Births 2024
9
Letters
Popularity over time
19952024

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth has a timeless elegance that never goes out of style. It's a name with real substance—three syllables that roll off the tongue with a classic, composed feel. There's something inherently graceful about it, whether you're saying it formally or enjoying one of its many nickname options like Liz, Lizzy, Beth, or Ellie.

This name strikes a beautiful balance between traditional and accessible. It's familiar enough that everyone knows how to spell and pronounce it, yet it carries a quiet sophistication. Elizabeth feels like a name that grows beautifully with a child—perfect for a little girl and equally fitting for a accomplished woman.

If you're drawn to names with depth and history, Elizabeth delivers. It has the warmth of a classic without feeling dated, and the flexibility to let your daughter make it entirely her own.

According to SSA data, Elizabeth has been given to 711,678 babies since 1975. Its most popular year was 1990 with 20,749 births.

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