Elizabeth
Pronunciation: [ ihl-IHZ-uhb-uhth ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elizabeth first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,335 babies have been named Elizabeth in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elizabeth is past its peak , currently ranked #28,241 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,241
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a boy name .
Is Elizabeth a boy or girl name? Elizabeth is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,241 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17. Elizabeth is more commonly used as a girl name.
Elizabeth is currently ranked #28,241 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elizabeth include Eli, Eliz, Elizy, Elizie, Eliza, Elizay, Elizaie, Eth, Ethy, Ethie, Beth, and Ely. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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