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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Liz — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Liyu|Liza
HebrewGirl↓ Fading

Liz

LIZ · 1 syllables

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Girl
#1348
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#1348
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 27
Peak rank
#1169 in 2023
5yr change
-179 ranks
Birth frequency
4.7 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1348 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Liz

Popularity score: 27  ·  SSA Rank: #1348

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
29
Higher than 29% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-179 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Liz scores lower overall — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Hebrew RootClassicVintage1-syllableShort FormNicknameGirlUncommonStrongTimeless
Character
independent spiritquick witpractical strengthdirect honestyspirited determination
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Lizs

principleddutifulsteadfastdignifieddedicated
STRONG
High confidence

Liz is a Hebrew girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1348 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -179 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#1348 · rare
Liz at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'God's oath' or 'God is my abundance'
Language root:Hebrew · English
Peak rank:#1169 in 2023
5yr change:-179 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Liz Taylor
Actress
Liz Cheney
Politician
Similar Sound
LizaLisaLizzieLisLiz
Similar Style
MegAnnRuthJoan◈June◈Gwen
Works well with
LucyJaneMargaretSusanRoseKateHelenAnne
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Liz illustration
Name Intelligence
Liz · Overview
Summary

Liz is a Hebrew girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1348 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 22/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Vintage character
Liz carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 179 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
liz.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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