Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Elizabeth
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1990
Peak births
20,750
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Elizabeth
How many people are named Elizabeth?
An estimated 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.
How old is the typical Elizabeth?
The median age of a living American named Elizabeth is approximately 41 years, with most bearers falling between 26 and 58 years old.
Is Elizabeth still popular?
Yes. Elizabeth is holding steady, with 6,760 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Elizabeth most common?
Elizabeth has its strongest geographic signal in Alaska, where it appears 5.0× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19902025
Peak year
1990
Decline from peak
67.4%
2025
6,760
All-time
1,688,757