Lilibet
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 134 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A variant of the female given name Lilibeth.
Lilibet is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin via English, a diminutive of Elizabeth — from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance.' Lilibet was the childhood nickname of Queen Elizabeth II, given to her because she could not pronounce her own name as a toddler.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle named their daughter Lilibet Diana in 2021 — an act of familial homage to the late Queen — bringing this tender, intimate nickname into global naming conversation. It carries the warmth of a private royal family name shared with the world.
EtymologyShow more
Lilibet first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1988. First appearing in the 1980s, Lilibet emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lilibet has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 106 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 23 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
The Story of Lilibet
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Lilibet is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Lilibet are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Lilibet?
Only about 1 in every 133,333 babies born in 2024 was named Lilibet — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 106 births that decade.
Lilibet by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 | #4953 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3745 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5104 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8749 |
| 1999 | 8 | #10959 |
| 1996 | 8 | #10129 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11224 |
| 1988 | 5 | #12986 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024