Elizabeth
A Hebrew Biblical Name Through Greek and Latin Forms name with Australian ranking history, though it is not in the 2025 Top 100.
Popularity of Elizabeth in Australia
2021 #91→2025 outside Top 100Dropped out
Elizabeth is not in the 2025 Top 100 for girls. Its most recent ranked appearance is 91st in 2021. Its best recorded rank is 37th in 2013. Since first appearing at 70th in 2008, it has moved down 21 places overall. Before dropping out of the latest Top 100, it moved from 90th in 2019 to 91st in 2021.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2021 | #91 |
| 2019 | #90 |
| 2018 | #84 |
| 2017 | #98 |
| 2016 | #72 |
| 2015 | #79 |
| 2014 | #51 |
| 2013 | #37 |
| 2012 | #77 |
| 2011 | #52 |
| 2010 | #49 |
| 2009 | #57 |
| 2008 | #70 |
Meaning
The name Elizabeth is commonly linked to my God is an oath.
In a nutshellElizabeth means “my God is an oath”.
Origin
Elizabeth is usually described as a Hebrew biblical name through Greek and Latin forms.
Origin in briefHebrew Biblical Name Through Greek and Latin Forms
Quick answers
Questions about Elizabeth
Is Elizabeth a popular name in Australia?
Elizabeth is not in the 2025 Top 100 for baby girls. Its most recent appearance was #91 in 2021.
Is Elizabeth becoming more popular?
In the latest comparison, Elizabeth moved from #90 in 2019 to #91 in 2021, a fall of 1 place. Over the full visible history it moved from #70 in 2008 to #91 in 2021.
Is Elizabeth a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Elizabeth appears as a baby girl name.
What does Elizabeth mean?
Elizabeth is most commonly linked to my God is an oath.
What is the origin of Elizabeth?
Elizabeth is usually described as a Hebrew biblical name through Greek and Latin forms.
Is Elizabeth short for anything?
Elizabeth is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Liz, Lizzie, Beth or Eliza.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2021
Last updated
2026-08-20