How old is someone named Elizabeth?
The average Elizabeth is 44 years old.
Half of all living Elizabeths are between 28 and 62.
When was Elizabeth popular?
Elizabeth is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1990 but no single era. You'll meet Elizabeths of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 41,843 | 0 |
| 1910s | 117,074 | under 100 |
| 1920s | 140,106 | 2,200 |
| 1930s | 96,943 | 21,000 |
| 1940s | 116,909 | 67,000 |
| 1950s | 166,022 | 130,000 |
| 1960s | 169,465 | 150,000 |
| 1970s | 143,473 | 130,000 |
| 1980s | 199,972 | 190,000 |
| 1990s | 173,146 | 170,000 |
| 2000s | 133,802 | 130,000 |
| 2010s | 94,194 | 94,000 |
| 2020s | 41,916 | 42,000 |
How many Elizabeths are still alive?
About 1.1 million Elizabeths are alive in the US today. That's 67% of the roughly 1.7 million babies named Elizabeth since 1880.
Roughly half of all Elizabeths ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Elizabeth?
About one in four living Elizabeths are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Elizabeth an old name?
Somewhat. Elizabeth is older than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Elizabeth will be 53 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Elizabeth a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Elizabeths are women.
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Elizabeth's name twin is Joseph. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Joseph's age curve is the closest match to Elizabeth's: 96% alike.
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Questions about the name Elizabeth
How old is the average Elizabeth?
The average Elizabeth in the US is 44 years old. The median is 43, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Elizabeth?
About 1.1 million Elizabeths are alive in the US today, out of roughly 1.7 million babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Elizabeth most popular?
In 1990, when about 21,000 baby girls were named Elizabeth.
Is Elizabeth a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 26% of living Elizabeths, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this