Liz Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Liz originated from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' It evolved through Elizabeth to become a popular diminutive. The name is associated with positive traits such as warmth and friendliness, has biblical relevance through Elizabeth, and gained popularity in the 20th century.
The name Liz is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Liz has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Liz' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2763rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 604th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1212th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1956th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2141st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1808th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Liz' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Liz"
Pronunciation
/lɪz/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Liz is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' It is often considered a diminutive form of Elizabeth.
Meaning
pledged to God
Language Evolution
Elisheba, Elizabeth, Liz
Biblical Background
In the Bible, Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist, making the name significant in Christian tradition.
Historical Usage
The name Liz gained popularity as a stand-alone name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often associated with a friendly and approachable image.
Variants & Derivatives
Elizabeth, Lizzie, Beth, Liza
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Liz is seen as a modern and casual name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Liz Taylor, Liz Cheney, Liz Phair
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Liz"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Liz"
"Liz" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2763rd of 9204 | 191 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 604th of 12526 | 4,522 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1212th of 19264 | 1,516 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1956th of 27321 | 1,040 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2141st of 35406 | 1,388 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1808th of 30306 | 1,388 |
Regional Popularity of "Liz" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Liz" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
- |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
84.16% 1302nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
25.73% 573rd/2227 |
25.06% 609th/2430 |
26.67% 761st/2853 |
15.28% 424th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
44.67% 1312th/2937 |
27.10% 944th/3483 |
36.78% 1294th/3518 |
24.11% 975th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
29.07% 1301st/4475 |
33.48% 1739th/5194 |
26.37% 1666th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
73.44% 3365th/4582 |
27.29% 1409th/5164 |
25.94% 1897th/7313 |
25.81% 1926th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
21.64% 971st/4487 |
23.04% 1572nd/6822 |
32.35% 2030th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Liz"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Liz" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.