Elizabeth

Meaning of Elizabeth

It means 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God'. This suggests a dedication or promise made to a divine power.

Elizabeth has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Elizabeth

Elizabeth has held fairly steady, sitting around #17 in 2025 after peaking at #9 in 2000.

Notable people named Elizabeth

• Queen Elizabeth II
  Longest-reigning British monarch
• Elizabeth Taylor
  Iconic Hollywood actress
• Elizabeth I
  Powerful Queen of England
• Elizabeth Olsen
  Popular Marvel Cinematic Universe actress
• Elizabeth Holmes
  Disgraced Theranos founder

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Questions about the name Elizabeth

What does the name Elizabeth mean?

Elizabeth means it means 'god is my oath' or 'pledged to god'. this suggests a dedication or promise made to a divine power, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Elizabeth a boy's or a girl's name?

Elizabeth is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Elizabeth?

In 2025, Elizabeth ranked #17 for girls, unchanged from the year before.

When was Elizabeth most popular?

Elizabeth peaked at #9 in 2000.