Elizzie
A diminutive of Elizabeth, an English feminine name meaning "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Elizzie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elizzie today is around 88 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elizzie births was 1924 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elizzie. 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
- • The typical person named Elizzie is about 88 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Elizzies were born before 1948.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elizzie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1924
9 babies that year
Average age
88
years old
1934 SSA rank
#3,950
Tracked since 1894
Popularity
Elizzie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elizzie from the 1890s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 36 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Elizzie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elizzie 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 Elizzie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elizzie
The name Elizzie is a unique and intriguing moniker with roots that can be traced back to ancient times. Its origins can be found in the Hebrew language, where it is derived from the name Elizabeth, which means "consecrated to God" or "my God is an oath." This name was particularly popular during the biblical era and was borne by several notable figures in religious texts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elizzie can be found in the Book of Luke in the New Testament, where it refers to Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. This biblical connection lends the name a sense of reverence and spiritual significance.
Throughout history, the name Elizzie has undergone various spellings and adaptations. In ancient Greece, it was known as Elisabet, while in Latin, it took the form of Elisabetha. These variations highlight the cultural exchange and linguistic influences that have shaped the name over the centuries.
The name Elizzie gained particular prominence during the Middle Ages, when it was borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Elizzie of Hungary (1207-1231), a Hungarian princess renowned for her piety and charitable works. Her legacy as a patron saint of the poor and the sick has contributed to the enduring popularity of the name.
In the Renaissance period, the name Elizzie was associated with powerful and influential women. Queen Elizzie I of England (1533-1603), one of the most iconic monarchs in British history, ruled during the Golden Age and left an indelible mark on the nation's cultural and political landscape.
Another notable figure was Elizzie Cady Stanton (1815-1902), an American social activist and leading figure in the women's rights movement. Her tireless efforts in advocating for women's suffrage and gender equality have made her a celebrated figure in the fight for equal rights.
The name Elizzie has also been borne by several literary figures. One such example is Elizzie Gaskell (1810-1865), a renowned English novelist and biographer known for her works such as "Cranford" and "North and South."
These five individuals – Elizabeth from the Bible, Elizzie of Hungary, Queen Elizzie I of England, Elizzie Cady Stanton, and Elizzie Gaskell – represent the diverse and rich history of the name Elizzie. From religious figures to monarchs, social activists, and literary icons, this name has been carried by remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on their respective fields and societies.
People
Elizzie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elizzie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elizzie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elizzie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elizzie 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Elizzie a common name?
We classify Elizzie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 69 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elizzie most popular?
The single biggest year for Elizzie was 1924, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elizzie is about 88 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 Elizzie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elizzie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elizzie 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 Elizzie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elizzie 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 Elizzie 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 Elizzie as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.