Elizabethann
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 509 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Elizabethann hit its peak of 16 births in 1983, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.
Today, Elizabethann reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Elizabethann is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Elizabethann is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a compound of Elizabeth — meaning 'God is my oath' — and Ann, meaning 'grace.' Together the name carries a double Biblical heritage, combining two of the most beloved feminine names in the English-speaking tradition.
Elizabethann is the fused, single-word version of the common double name Elizabeth Ann. It was registered primarily in mid-20th century America, where run-together double names were a popular way to honor two family members simultaneously.
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Elizabethann is built from 12 letters and 5 syllables — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Elizabethann creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Elizabethann has 62+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1941.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 57 | #14661 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 73 | #12398 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 106 | #8374 | — |
| 1980s | 107 | #6784 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 43 | #8421 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 58 | #5211 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 20 | #5026 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 45 | #4472 | — |
The Story of Elizabethann
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1983, Elizabethann is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Elizabethann are most likely born between 1973 and 1993.
How rare is Elizabethann?
With 509 total births on record, Elizabethann remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1941, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1980s with 107 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Elizabethann by the numbers
- Would fill 11 school buses
- Meeting one Elizabethann per day would take 1.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(62 years, 1941–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | #12834 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16369 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14642 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13310 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15028 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15124 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11549 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17564 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15529 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12790 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15984 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11919 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12742 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15053 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11945 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8673 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11436 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11036 |
| 1999 | 8 | #10643 |
| 1998 | 7 | #11494 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1941–2019