Litzi
German pet form of Elisabeth, meaning "God is my oath".
Name Census estimates that about 510 living Americans carry the first name Litzi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Litzi today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Litzi births was 2000 (88 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Litzi. 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
510
~ 1 in 672,067 Americans
Peak year
2000
88 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,868
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Litzi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Litzi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 449 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
Litzi 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 Litzi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Litzis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Litzi, while New Jersey, Georgia, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 30 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Litzi
The name Litzi is a diminutive form of the German name Litza, which is a variant of the name Elisabeth or Elizabeth. The name Elisabeth has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and was widely used across Europe.
Litzi is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, particularly in areas such as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The earliest recorded use of the name Litzi can be traced back to the 16th century, where it appears in various historical documents and records.
While there are no significant historical references or mentions of the name Litzi in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Litzi was Litzi Wiegand, a German painter and illustrator who lived in the late 19th century (1846-1924).
Another notable figure with the name Litzi was Litzi Schmiterlow, an Austrian writer and journalist who lived in the early 20th century (1880-1952). She was known for her contributions to various literary magazines and publications during her time.
In the field of music, Litzi Hermannová was a Czech operatic soprano who gained recognition in the early 20th century (1891-1954). She performed in various opera houses across Europe and was particularly renowned for her interpretations of Wagner's operas.
Litzi Friedmann (1890-1976) was a German-born American artist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of art education in the United States. She taught at various institutions, including the Corcoran School of Art and the University of Maryland.
Lastly, Litzi Becker (1892-1981) was a German economist and political activist who played a prominent role in the women's movement and advocated for gender equality in the early 20th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Litzi throughout history, highlighting its enduring presence across various fields and cultures.
People
Litzi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Litzi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Litzi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Litzi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 510 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Litzi 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 672,067 US residents.
Is Litzi a common name?
We classify Litzi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 518 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Litzi most popular?
The single biggest year for Litzi was 2000, when 88 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Litzi is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Litzi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Litzi 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.