Meaning, origin, history
The name Lizzie is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins and means "God is my oath" or "God is my promise". The name Elizabeth was popular among royalty in the Middle Ages and has since become a classic choice for girls' names.
Lizzie first appeared as a distinct name in the 19th century, but it wasn't until the early 20th century that it began to gain significant popularity. It reached its peak in the United States during the 1920s and has remained popular ever since.
Some notable people with the name Lizzie include American singer and actress Lizzie McGuire (born Elizabeth Olsen), British artist and model Lizzie Jagger (daughter of Mick Jagger), and Australian swimmer Lizzie Simpson who won a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Lizzie since 1880
Total births
39,325
Total since 1880
Peak year
1919
809 births
in 2023
91
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+30%
↗
vs previous 5 years