Liz Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/lɪz/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

Liz is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' It is often considered a diminutive form of Elizabeth.

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Meaning

pledged to God

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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.

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Elizabeth, Lizzie, Beth, Liza

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Liz is seen as a modern and casual name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.

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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)
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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.