The name Lizzeth is of Spanish origin and means "God is my oath." It is a variant spelling of the name Lizbeth or Elizabeth, which have their roots in the Hebrew language and mean "My God is an oath" or "God is my oath." The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among Hispanic communities, but it remains relatively uncommon compared to its counterparts.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Lizzeth has seen a varied trend in popularity over the past four decades in the United States. The earliest recorded year for this name was 1978, with five births that year, and it continued to appear intermittently throughout the late seventies and early eighties.
The year 1990 marked a turning point as there were sixteen births, indicating a growing recognition of the name Lizzeth. This trend continued into the nineties, with the highest number of births occurring in 1998 with twenty-one newborns sharing this name.
Lizzeth reached its peak popularity between 1998 and 2005, with an average of approximately twenty-five births per year during this period. However, after 2005, the popularity of the name began to decline gradually. Between 2014 and 2022, the number of births with the name Lizzeth fluctuated between five and nine each year.
In total, there have been 565 babies named Lizzeth in the United States from 1978 to 2022, demonstrating that while it has not been one of the most common names during this timeframe, it has maintained a consistent presence. This steady appearance suggests that Lizzeth is a name with enduring appeal for some parents, despite its waning popularity in recent years.