Elizeth
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my oath".
Name Census estimates that about 174 living Americans carry the first name Elizeth. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elizeth today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elizeth births was 2006 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elizeth. 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.
People living today
174
~ 1 in 1,969,853 Americans
Peak year
2006
14 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,989
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Elizeth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elizeth from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 70 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elizeth 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 Elizeth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Elizeths live
Origin
Meaning and history of Elizeth
The name Elizeth is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek words "eleos" meaning "mercy" and "theos" meaning "god." This suggests that the name may have been associated with the concept of divine mercy or compassion. The earliest known spelling of the name was "Ελιζεθ" in Greek.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elizeth can be found in the writings of the Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. He mentioned a character named Elizeth in one of his dialogues, although little is known about the specific context or significance of this reference.
In the Middle Ages, the name Elizeth was occasionally used in various regions of Europe, although it was not as popular as its variants, such as Elizabeth or Eliza. One notable figure from this period was Elizeth of Schönau, a 12th-century Benedictine nun and mystic from Germany, who was known for her visions and prophetic writings.
During the Renaissance, the name Elizeth saw a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Elizeth Sirani, an Italian Baroque painter who lived from 1638 to 1665. She was renowned for her exceptional talent and was one of the first women to achieve significant recognition in the male-dominated world of Italian art.
In the 19th century, the name Elizeth gained some traction in literature and the arts. Elizeth Barrett Browning, an English poet who lived from 1806 to 1861, was one of the most prominent figures to bear this name. Her works, such as "Sonnets from the Portuguese" and "Aurora Leigh," earned her widespread acclaim and a place in the canon of English literature.
Another notable individual with the name Elizeth was Elizeth Cady Stanton, an American social activist and leading figure in the early women's rights movement. Born in 1815 and living until 1902, she played a crucial role in the fight for women's suffrage and worked tirelessly to promote gender equality.
While the name Elizeth has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich historical tapestry woven from its ancient Greek origins to its presence in various cultural and artistic contexts throughout history.
People
Elizeth + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elizeth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elizeth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 174 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elizeth 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 1,969,853 US residents.
Is Elizeth a common name?
We classify Elizeth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 178 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elizeth most popular?
The single biggest year for Elizeth was 2006, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elizeth is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Elizeth a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elizeth 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.
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.