Total births
1,282
Girls' name · since 1882
Elizbeth
1,282 babies named Elizbeth in U.S. Social Security records since 1882, with the highest year being 1960. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,282
- total births
- 1882–2025
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- born in that decade
Elizbeth is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,282 have been recorded since 1882.
Social Security Administration records show Elizbeth recorded 1,282 times among girls since 1882, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2025.
- 1,282 total births
- 1882–2025 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,282 girls have been named Elizbeth since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,282
- total births
- 1882–2025
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Elizbeth was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
27 babies were named Elizbeth in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Elizbeth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elizbeth's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1890, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1960 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elizbeth at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Elizbeth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2025
- Peak year (1960)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Elizbeth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elizbeth's strongest decade.
165 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Elizbeth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 24
1890s
24 births
- 1900s 28
1900s
28 births
- 1910s
1910s
86 births
- 1920s
1920s
165 births
- 1930s
1930s
126 births
- 1940s
1940s
121 births
- 1950s
1950s
112 births
- 1960s
1960s
163 births
- 1970s
1970s
99 births
- 1980s
1980s
104 births
- 1990s
1990s
107 births
- 2000s
2000s
76 births
- 2010s 46
2010s
46 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 165 births (13% of all-time use).
How Elizbeth compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Elizbeth's total volume
Elizbeth vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Elizbeth by state
Where Elizbeth concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Mississippi share of Elizbeth's total US births 0.4%
Even split
5 of 1,282 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elizbeth? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 1,282 babies named Elizbeth. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1960, with 27 births.
When was Elizbeth most popular? ▼
Elizbeth was most popular in the 1920s decade with 165 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Elizbeth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elizbeth are Mississippi (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Elizbeth been used? ▼
Records for Elizbeth go back to 1882, giving 144 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Elizbeth? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elizabeth, Eliana, Elise, Eliza, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elizbeth's data
- Elizbeth's decade-level peak was the 1920s (165 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Elizbeths (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Elizbeth
Nearby Names Like Elizbeth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elizbeth
Elizabeth Girl
#17 1,688,757 births
Eliana Girl
#18 76,104 births
Elise Girl
#251 75,186 births
Eliza Girl
#118 70,569 births
Elisabeth Girl
#908 48,018 births
Compare Elizbeth side by side: Elizbeth vs Elizabeth Elizbeth vs Eliana Elizbeth vs Elise
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1882–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elizbeth: Baby Name Since 1882 - 1,282 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elizbeth. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Elizbeth draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.