Total births
961
Girls' name · since 1892
Lizzy
Lizzy has 961 recorded births since 1892 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3129
- among girls today
- 961
- born since 1892
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
961 babies have been named Lizzy since 1892, making it today's #3129 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lizzy has been recorded 961 times among girls since 1892, currently ranked #3129 nationally and more common than 82% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 2025.
- #3129 among girls today
- 961 born since 1892
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lizzy is currently the #3129 girls' name in America, more common than 82% of girls - 961 born since 1892, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3129
- among girls today
- 961
- born since 1892
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Lizzy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3129
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 82% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Lizzy was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
51 babies were named Lizzy in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Lizzy compares
961 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lizzy's all-time total is 152% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lizzy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 961 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lizzy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lizzy's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1892, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lizzy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,129
Active since
1892
Lizzy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 134 years of records
Lizzy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lizzy's strongest decade.
290 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Lizzy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s 20
1920s
20 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1940s 22
1940s
22 births
- 1950s 20
1950s
20 births
- 1960s 29
1960s
29 births
- 1970s 55
1970s
55 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s 41
1990s
41 births
- 2000s
2000s
173 births
- 2010s
2010s
290 births
- 2020s
2020s
272 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 290 births (30% of all-time use).
How Lizzy 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 Lizzy's total volume
Lizzy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lizzy by state
Where Lizzy concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 47 | 4.9% |
| #2 | California | | 36 | 3.7% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | New York | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Lizzy's total US births 4.9%
Even split
47 of 961 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lizzy? ▼
Since 1892, Social Security records show 961 babies named Lizzy. Today it holds rank #3129 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 51 births.
When was Lizzy most popular? ▼
Lizzy was most popular in the 2010s decade with 290 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Lizzy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lizzy are Texas (47 births), California (36 births), North Carolina (10 births).
How long has the name Lizzy been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lizzy since 1892 -- 134 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Lizzy? ▼
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 Lizzy's data
- Lizzy's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (290 total births) through the 2020s (272) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Lizzys (47 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Lizzy
Nearby Names Like Lizzy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lizzy
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 Lizzy side by side: Lizzy vs Lizzie Lizzy vs Lizbeth Lizzy vs Liza
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lizzy
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9,376 births · Peak 1995
Marcie #3130
15,653 births · Peak 1971
Valentine #3127
2,239 births · Peak 2025
Annamarie #3131
11,987 births · Peak 1996
Maida #3126
3,003 births · Peak 1918
Riva #3132
1,619 births · Peak 2023
Roxy #3125
3,868 births · Peak 2009
Truth #3133
773 births · Peak 2022
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, 1892–2025 (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. "Lizzy: #3129 Girls' Name - 961 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lizzy. 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 Lizzy 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.