Elizaeth
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 26 living Americans carry the first name Elizaeth. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elizaeth today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elizaeth births was 1983 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elizaeth. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elizaeth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
26
~ 1 in 13,182,859 Americans
Peak year
1983
11 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1987 SSA rank
#11,849
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Elizaeth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Elizaeth by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Elizaeth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 28 | 28 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Elizaeth
The name Elizaeth is a variation of the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." It is derived from the root words "El" meaning "God" and "shava" meaning "oath" or "plenty." The name can be traced back to the Old Testament, where it was borne by the wife of Aaron, the brother of Moses.
In the Old Testament, Elizaeth is mentioned in the Book of Exodus as one of the daughters of Amminadab and the wife of Aaron. She played a significant role in the Exodus from Egypt and was known for her devotion to God and her support for her husband's leadership.
The earliest recorded example of the name Elizaeth dates back to the 13th century BCE. Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne this name, including Elizaeth Woodville (1437-1492), the Queen Consort of England as the wife of King Edward IV. Another famous Elizaeth was Elizaeth I (1533-1603), the Queen of England and Ireland, known for her long and successful reign during the Elizabethan era.
Other historical figures with the name Elizaeth include Elizaeth Blackwell (1821-1910), the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States, and Elizaeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902), a leading figure in the early women's rights movement and one of the pioneers of the movement to secure voting rights for women.
Elizaeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) was an English poet known for her works such as "Sonnets from the Portuguese" and "Aurora Leigh." She was a prominent figure in the Victorian literary world and is considered one of the most influential poets of the 19th century.
While these are just a few examples, the name Elizaeth has been borne by many notable figures throughout history, reflecting its enduring popularity and significance across various cultures and time periods.
People
Elizaeth + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
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FAQ
Elizaeth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elizaeth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 26 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elizaeth going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 13,182,859 US residents.
Is Elizaeth a common name?
We classify Elizaeth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elizaeth most popular?
The single biggest year for Elizaeth was 1983, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elizaeth is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Elizaeth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elizaeth a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elizaeth in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Elizaeth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elizaeth in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Elizaeth can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Elizaeth?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.