Total births
1,173
Girls' name · since 1973
Lizett
Lizett has 1,173 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1999 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,173
- total births
- 1973–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Lizett sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,173 recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lizett has been recorded 1,173 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2018.
- 1,173 total births
- 1973–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,173 girls have been named Lizett since 1973, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 1,173
- total births
- 1973–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Lizett was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
66 babies were named Lizett in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Lizett's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lizett's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 66, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lizett at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Lizett popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2018
- Peak year (1999)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Lizett by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Lizett's strongest decade.
384 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Lizett births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 59
1970s
59 births
- 1980s
1980s
299 births
- 1990s
1990s
384 births
- 2000s
2000s
349 births
- 2010s 82
2010s
82 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 384 births (33% of all-time use).
How Lizett 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 Lizett's total volume
Lizett vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lizett by state
Where Lizett concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 540 | 46.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 221 | 18.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Washington | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Lizett's total US births 46.0%
Even split
540 of 1,173 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lizett? ▼
1,173 babies have been named Lizett since 1973. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1999 with 66 births.
When was Lizett most popular? ▼
Lizett was most popular in the 1990s decade with 384 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Lizett most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lizett are California (540 births), Texas (221 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Lizett been used? ▼
Lizett has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 46 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Lizett? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lizzie, Lizbeth, Liza, Lizette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lizett's data
- Lizett's decade-level peak was the 1990s (384 total births); usage has since declined to 82 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lizetts (540 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lizett
Nearby Names Like Lizett
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lizett
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Lizette Girl
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Liz Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1973–2018 (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. "Lizett: Baby Name Since 1973 - 1,173 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lizett. 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 Lizett 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 July 2026.