Girl
Liz
God's promise
About Liz
Short, punchy, and full of personality—this name gets straight to the point. Liz exudes confidence and approachability in equal measure. While often used as a nickname, it stands perfectly well on its own as a given name, offering a no-nonsense charm that many parents find refreshing. The single syllable makes it memorable and easy to spell, eliminating the confusion that comes with more elaborate names. Liz has a vintage cool factor that feels both retro and contemporary at once. It's the kind of name that works for a child but grows seamlessly with her into adulthood, whether she becomes an artist, executive, teacher, or anything else she dreams of becoming.
Popularity of the Name Liz
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | #930 | |
| 1957 | #581 | |
| 1958 | #397 | |
| 1959 | #380 | |
| 1960 | #377 | |
| 1961 | #375 | |
| 1962 | #426 | |
| 1963 | #471 | |
| 1964 | #527 | |
| 1965 | #637 | |
| 1966 | #716 | |
| 1967 | #890 | |
| 1968 | #954 | |
| 1969 | #979 | |
| 2004 | #789 | |
| 2016 | #811 | |
| 2017 | #981 | |
| 2020 | #922 | |
| 2021 | #698 | |
| 2022 | #441 | |
| 2023 | #522 | |
| 2024 | #465 | |
| 2025 | #345 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Liz
Names Similar to Liz
Nicknames for Liz
- Lizzie
- Lizbeth
- Lizzy
- Beth
- Liza
Famous People Named Liz
| Liz Taylor | Legendary actress and Hollywood icon |
| Liz Phair | American singer-songwriter |
| Liz Smith | Pioneering American gossip columnist |
| Liz Hurley | British actress and model |
| Liz Vassey | American actress known for her role in "CSI - Crime Scene Investigation" |
| Liz Mitchell | Jamaican-born singer, member of Boney M |
| Liz Torres | American actress and singer |
| Liz Bonnin | Irish television presenter and biochemist |
| Liz McClarnon | British singer, member of Atomic Kitten |
| Liz Cho | American news anchor and journalist |
| Liz White | British actress known for her work in "Life on Mars" |
| Liz Nolan | Irish TV presenter and model |
| Liz Murray | American inspirational speaker and author |
| Liz Gillies | American actress and singer known for her role in "Dynasty" |
| Liz McColgan | Scottish former long-distance runner and Olympic medalist |
| Liz Carmouche | American mixed martial artist |
| Liz Abzug | American lawyer and women's rights activist |
| Liz Tucillo | American television writer and producer |
Characters Named Liz
| Liz Bennet | From Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice" |
| Liz Allan | Spider-Man - From the Marvel Comics universe |
| Liz Ortecho | Roswell, New Mexico - From the TV series "Roswell, New Mexico" |
| Liz Lemon | 30 Rock - From the TV show "30 Rock" |
| Liz Powell | The Twilight Zone - From the episode "Twenty Two" of "The Twilight Zone" |
| Liz Cruz | Nip/Tuck - From the TV series "Nip/Tuck" |
| Liz Parker | EastEnders - From the British soap opera "EastEnders" |
| Liz McDonald | Coronation Street - From the British soap opera "Coronation Street" |
| Liz Wilson | Garfield - From the "Garfield" comic strip and animated series |
| Liz Ten | Doctor Who - From the TV series "Doctor Who" |
| Liz Sherman | The Umbrella Academy - From the comic book series and TV show "The Umbrella Academy" |
| Liz Forbes | The Originals - From the TV series "The Originals" |
| Liz Imbrie | The Philadelphia Story - From the movie "The Philadelphia Story" |
| Liz Hadden | Contact - From the novel and movie "Contact" |
| Liz Shannon Miller | Mindhunter - From the TV series "Mindhunter" |
| Liz Keen | The Blacklist - From the TV series "The Blacklist" |