Lizzeth
A feminine name derived from Elizabeth, of Hebrew origin meaning "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 552 living Americans carry the first name Lizzeth. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lizzeth today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lizzeth births was 2006 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lizzeth. 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
552
~ 1 in 620,932 Americans
Peak year
2006
29 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,593
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Lizzeth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lizzeth from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 225 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
Lizzeth 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 Lizzeth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lizzeths live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Lizzeth, while Illinois, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 81 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lizzeth
The name Lizzeth is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Elizabeth, which means "consecrated to God" or "my God is an oath." It is derived from the Hebrew words "elohim" meaning God and "shava" meaning oath. The name Elizabeth has been in use since ancient times and can be traced back to the biblical figure Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist.
The name Lizzeth likely originated as a Spanish or Hispanic variation of Elizabeth, with the "z" substituting for the "s" sound. This spelling variant emerged in Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Latin America, during the colonial era when Spanish conquistadors and missionaries brought their language and cultural influences to the New World.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lizzeth can be found in 16th-century Spanish colonial records from Mexico and Central America. However, it did not gain widespread popularity until the 20th century, when it became a common name choice among Hispanic communities across the Americas.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Lizzeth or its variants. One of the earliest was Lizzeth de la Cueva (1532-1610), a Spanish noblewoman and courtier in the royal court of King Philip II of Spain. Another was Lizzeth Gómez Alcorta (1835-1905), an Argentine writer and educator who was a pioneer in the field of women's education.
In the 20th century, Lizzeth Román (1914-1995) was a Puerto Rican actress and singer who gained fame for her performances in theater and on radio. Lizzeth González (1921-2011) was a Mexican actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.
More recently, Lizzeth Díaz (born 1982) is a Mexican professional boxer who has held multiple world championships in various weight classes. Lizzeth Peñaloza (born 1987) is a Honduran track and field athlete who has competed in the Olympics and won multiple medals in international competitions.
The name Lizzeth has maintained its popularity among Hispanic communities worldwide, particularly in Latin America and the United States, where it continues to be a common choice for baby girls born into families with Spanish or Hispanic heritage.
People
Lizzeth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lizzeth 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
Lizzeth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lizzeth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 552 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lizzeth 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 620,932 US residents.
Is Lizzeth a common name?
We classify Lizzeth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 565 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lizzeth most popular?
The single biggest year for Lizzeth was 2006, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lizzeth is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lizzeth a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lizzeth 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.