Lizzy
About Lizzy
Lizzy is a feminine name primarily used as an affectionate diminutive of Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' This friendly, approachable nickname gained independent usage in the 19th century and continues to be chosen as a standalone name today. Lizzy projects a youthful, spirited, and warm personality while maintaining connections to the regal history of Elizabeth. The name enjoyed renewed popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as parents increasingly chose shorter, less formal names for their daughters. Cultural references like Pride and Prejudice's Lizzy Bennet have contributed to the name's enduring charm and appeal.
Pronounced LIZ-ee.
As of October 2026, Lizzy ranked #3746 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1568 in 1892.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,758 | 41 | 23 |
| 2015 | #4,806 | 29 | 16.2 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,539 | 31 | 18 |
| 2018 | #4,946 | 27 | 15.9 |
| 2019 | #3,827 | 39 | 23.2 |
| 2020 | #3,209 | 49 | 30.3 |
| 2021 | #3,467 | 45 | 27.4 |
| 2022 | #3,932 | 38 | 23.2 |
| 2023 | #3,305 | 49 | 30.5 |
| 2024 | #3,139 | 51 | 31.5 |
| 2025 | #3,746 | 40 | 24.9 |
World rankings
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Lizzy on lists
Famous Lizzys
- Elizabeth Anne "Lizzy" Caplan
American actress
- Lizzy
stage name of Park Soo,Young, South Korean pop singer
- Emilie Augusta Louise "Lizzy" Lind af Hageby
Swedish,British animal rights activist
- Martine
Elisabeth "Lizzy" Mercier Descloux, French punk musician and artist
- Elizabeth Anne "Lizzy" Yarnold
English Olympic skeleton racer
- Lizzy Borden
stage name of Janet Romano,Zicari, American adult film actress
- Elizabeth "Lizzy" Pattinson
English singer,songwriter; sister of actor Robert Pattinson
- Elizabeth "Lizzy" Bardsley
English TV personality
- Lizzy Clark
English actress
- Elizabeth "Lizzy" Lovette
Austraian TV and radio presenter
- Lizzy Hofe aka Princess Rizu
American YouTuber and voice actor
Lizzy in pop culture
- Elizabeth "Lizzy" Bennet
main character in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'
- Elizabeth "Lizzy' Tucker
character in the Lizzy and Diesel series by Janet Evanovich
- Elizabeth "Lizzy" Calvert
character in film "Titanic"
- Lizzy
elf on animated series "Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom"
- "Dizzy Miss Lizzy
" song by Larry Williams, covered by the Beatles
- Lizzy Borden
American heavy metal band