Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Elizabeth.
National Rank (2025)
#17
All-Time Peak Rank
#3 (1887)
Total U.S. Births
1,688,757
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Elizabeth Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Elizabeth
According to SSA data, Elizabeth achieved its highest historical rank of #3 in 1887. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1990 with 20,750 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 30.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Elizabeth scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-30.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record20,750Births in 1990
Years in Top 100
146yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityVery Stable
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:25,006
1890s:33,879
1900s:41,708
1910s:116,811
1920s:139,672
1930s:96,480
1940s:116,551
1950s:165,656
1960s:168,920
1970s:142,845
1980s:198,972
1990s:172,693
2000s:133,568
2010s:94,103
2020s:41,893
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesE-li-zab-eth
Letter Count9 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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