Liz Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Short form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
Meaning of the Name Liz
Liz is a short form of the name Elizabeth, which means 'God is my oath' in Hebrew. It is a common name in English-speaking countries with royal connections, as it was borne by Queen Elizabeth I of England. Liz has two syllables and is of Hebrew origin.
Popularity of the Name Liz
The popularity for the name Liz peaked in popularity in the year 1961 with 664 births, which ranked number 673 out of 11,008 unique names for that year. Liz had the most female births in 1961 with 664, which ranked number 374 out of 7,531 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Liz has increased sharply over the last ten years from 87 births to 193 births, an increase of 121.84%. Among females, Liz has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 87 births to 193 births, an increase of 121.84%.
Nationwide Popularity of Liz
- 20 Year Trend of Liz: 135.37%
- 10 Year Trend of Liz: 121.84%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Liz: 121.84%
Popularity of Liz by State
Among females, Liz was most popular in Northeastern states with 77 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 51 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Liz. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1583 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 341 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 51 | 380 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 43 | 133 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 607 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 673 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Liz
- Total Births of Liz: 209 (8.29%)
- Female Births of Liz: 209 (8.29%)
Given the upward trend of Liz over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.29% increase in total births, for a total of 209 births in 2024. For Females, births for Liz have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 209 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.29%.