Total births
565
Girls' name · since 1978
Lizzeth
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 565 babies named Lizzeth, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 565
- total births
- 1978–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
565 girls have been named Lizzeth since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lizzeth recorded 565 times among girls since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2022.
- 565 total births
- 1978–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
565 girls have been named Lizzeth since 1978, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 565
- total births
- 1978–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Lizzeth was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
29 babies were named Lizzeth in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Lizzeth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lizzeth's full recorded timeline at 2001, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1978, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2006 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lizzeth at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Lizzeth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2022
- Peak year (2006)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Lizzeth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Lizzeth's strongest decade.
225 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Lizzeth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 51
1980s
51 births
- 1990s
1990s
166 births
- 2000s
2000s
225 births
- 2010s
2010s
99 births
- 2020s 14
2020s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 225 births (40% of all-time use).
How Lizzeth 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 Lizzeth's total volume
Lizzeth vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lizzeth by state
Where Lizzeth concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 164 | 29.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 74 | 13.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Lizzeth's total US births 29.0%
Even split
164 of 565 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lizzeth? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 565 babies named Lizzeth. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 29 births.
When was Lizzeth most popular? ▼
Lizzeth was most popular in the 2000s decade with 225 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Lizzeth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lizzeth are California (164 births), Texas (74 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Lizzeth been used? ▼
Records for Lizzeth go back to 1978, giving 45 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Lizzeth? ▼
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 Lizzeth's data
- Lizzeth's decade-level peak was the 2000s (225 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lizzeths (164 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 Lizzeth
Nearby Names Like Lizzeth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lizzeth
Lizzie Girl
#2327 39,538 births
Lizbeth Girl
#1117 25,918 births
Liza Girl
#1797 17,641 births
Lizette Girl
#3826 12,122 births
Liz Girl
#1353 10,223 births
Compare Lizzeth side by side: Lizzeth vs Lizzie Lizzeth vs Lizbeth Lizzeth vs Liza
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1978–2022 (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. "Lizzeth: Baby Name Since 1978 - 565 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lizzeth. 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 Lizzeth 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.