Liz means God's oath — the most compact diminutive of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheba. Liz Taylor was the most glamorous movie star of the 20th century — two Oscars, eight marriages, Cleopatra. Liz Phair reinvented indie rock. Three letters of maximum Elizabeth compressed into the most iconic diminutive.
Liz is the most compact diminutive of Elizabeth meaning God's oath. Liz Taylor was the most glamorous movie star — two Oscars, eight marriages. Liz Phair reinvented indie rock.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Diminutive; Liz Taylor (1932–2011).
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Today
Liz remains a beloved choice, ranking #1854 in the US. 10,045 babies have been named Liz since 1930.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Liz?
1961peak year
Liz is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1854), with about 125 babies named Liz each year. In 1961, 664 babies received the name (ranked #375). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 10,045.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Liz's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — Taylor-level leadership. People named Liz tend to be efficient, glamorous, and gifted at being the most iconic in three letters.
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