Liz

Liz is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 169 girls in the United States.

Liz at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Liz

Liz belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Liz first appears in Social Security records in 1930. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #375 in 1961, and in 2024 169 babies received the name — 10,045 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Liz in US records

First recorded (US)
1930
Best US rank
#375 in 1961
Peak year
1961
Babies named Liz in 2024
169
Total since 1880
10,045

Liz in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#1302 in 2024
Babies named Liz in 2025
18
Total since 1996
170

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Liz mean?

The meaning of Liz is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Liz a boy or girl name?

Liz is a girl name. In 2024, 169 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Liz?

Liz comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Liz?

Liz first appears in US records in 1930. Its best-ever ranking was #375 in 1961, and 169 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].