How Many People Are Named Lizabeth?
Complete statistics for the name Lizabeth: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lizabeth, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 68,234 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 4,836 people bearing this name, it's seen its peak popularity in 1958, but now it's on a declining trend.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with intuition and spiritual insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 54All 5,603 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1958Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lizabeth Through the Generations
Lizabeth has been a name that has seen its heyday and now gracefully ages alongside its bearers. In 1958, it reached its peak with 189 births, but since then, its usage has steadily declined. Today, the majority of those named Lizabeth are over 60, with 48% falling into this age bracket, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel. The remaining 52% are split almost evenly between those under 30 and those aged 30-60, indicating a smaller but still present younger contingent keeping the name alive.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lizabeth's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lizabeth
How Many People Have the Name Lizabeth?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,836 people in the United States currently share the name Lizabeth. That works out to roughly 1 in every 68,234 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lizabeth a Common or Rare Name?
Lizabeth is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lizabeth Mean?
Lizabeth means "creative variant of Elizabeth" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lizabeth in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lizabeth Most Popular?
The name Lizabeth reached peak popularity in 1958, with 189 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lizabeth?
Approximately 4,836 people named Lizabeth live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,603. That works out to roughly 1 in 68,234 Americans.
Is Lizabeth a rare name?
Lizabeth is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 68,234 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lizabeth mean?
Lizabeth means "creative variant of Elizabeth" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lizabeth more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lizabeth are male and 100% are female.
When was Lizabeth most popular?
Lizabeth peaked in 1958 with 189 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.