Lizbeth
How to say it: LIZ-beth · /ˈlɪzbɛθ/
Shortened form of Elizabeth; from Hebrew 'Elisheba' meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance'.
Lizbeth was the 1,093rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 171 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,195 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,093 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 171 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,387 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,195 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
At its strongest in the 2000s, Lizbeth has grown rarer since. It now sits far below that high with continued fading expected.
What goes with it
Hissing and breathy with a biblical theme. Bethany shares its spirit.
Nicknames
- Liz
- Lizzie
- Beth
Honouring a Lizbeth in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lizbeth is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Spanish.
Famous people named Lizbeth
- Lizbeth Salazar (born 1996)Cyclist
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