Liz
- Pronunciation
- [Liz]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Abbreviation Of Elizabeth And Eliza.
- Origin
- English
Liz Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 10,045 baby girls have been named Liz. The name peaked in 1961 with 664 US births that year (rank #375). In 2024, ranked #1348 nationally — 973 places below its 1961 peak.
Top States for Liz
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Liz births are: California (1,681), New York (1,005), Texas (897).
Other English-Origin Names Like Liz
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3-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Liz's exact length and starting letter: Lad, Lai, Lam, Lan, Lap.
Quick Facts About Liz
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizette | Variation Of Elizabeth. My God Is Bountiful:God Of Plenty. | Female | English |
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Compare Liz to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Liz against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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