Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Elizabeth
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
#17 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
1990
Peak births
20,750
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Millennial
1880Peak 19902025
Quick answers about Elizabeth
How many people are named Elizabeth?
An estimated 1.1 million living Americans are named Elizabeth.
How rare is Elizabeth?
Elizabeth is still widely used among babies today, with 6,760 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 67.4% from its 1990 peak. It was the #17 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Elizabeth?
The median age of a living American named Elizabeth is approximately 43 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 62 years old.
Is Elizabeth still popular?
Yes. Elizabeth is holding steady, with 6,760 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Peak year
1990
Decline from peak
67.4%
2025
6,760
All-time
1,688,757