Liz
Girl name · American · English · Hebrew
MeaningGod is my oath · English form of Elizabeth
- US rank
- #1,258
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #374 in 1961
178 babies were named Liz in the US in 2025. It has climbed 99 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1930–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Liz you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Liz
Liz Sheridan
American actress (1929–2022)
Choose Liz and your child shares a first name with Liz Sheridan, an American actress. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Liz, like who?” Liz Sheridan's Wikipedia article is available in 30 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Liz Sheridan on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,033 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Liz, 178 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Liz would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLiz first shows up in US birth records in 1930, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 95 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1961, when it ranked #374. Today it's #1,258, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLiz is 2.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 25,253 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 9,033.
- TrendLiz has climbed 99 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,258. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLiz is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #168, followed by Connecticut (#459) and Florida (#502). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningLiz is an English form of Elizabeth, which means “God is my oath”. Our records link it to American, English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Liz
Liz is a girl name of American, English and Hebrew origin meaning “God is my oath”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-liz”. US birth records list Liz for girls from 1930 to 2025, in 92 of those 96 years. Its best year was 1961, when it ranked #374 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,258, with 178 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 4.4 | 227,790 girls |
| 1940s | 21 | 47,574 girls |
| 1950s | 88 | 11,380 girls |
| 1960s | 178 | 5,609 girls |
| 1970s | 42 | 23,702 girls |
| 1980s | 36 | 28,121 girls |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,628 girls |
| 2000s | 51 | 19,763 girls |
| 2010s | 45 | 22,207 girls |
| 2020s | 104 | 9,577 girls |
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Questions about the name Liz
What does the name Liz mean?
Liz means “God is my oath” in English, as a form of Elizabeth.
What is the origin of the name Liz?
Liz has American, English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Liz a boy or girl name?
Liz is a girl name.
How popular is the name Liz?
Liz ranked #1,258 for US girls in 2025, given to 178 babies. Its best year was 1961 (#374).