How old is someone named Liza?
The average Liza is 42 years old.
Half of all living Lizas are between 31 and 55.
When was Liza popular?
Liza was at its most popular in the early 1970s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 126 babies were named Liza in 2025.
Popular names of 1973 · The most popular names of the 1970s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 225 | 0 |
| 1910s | 347 | 0 |
| 1920s | 306 | 0 |
| 1930s | 229 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 299 | 170 |
| 1950s | 763 | 600 |
| 1960s | 2,694 | 2,400 |
| 1970s | 4,272 | 4,000 |
| 1980s | 3,087 | 3,000 |
| 1990s | 1,803 | 1,800 |
| 2000s | 1,245 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 1,154 | 1,100 |
| 2020s | 737 | 730 |
How many Lizas are still alive?
About 15,000 Lizas are alive in the US today. That's 85% of the roughly 18,000 babies named Liza since 1880.
Most Lizas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Liza?
About two in five living Lizas are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Liza an old name?
Somewhat. Liza is older than 69 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 Liza will be 54 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Liza a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Lizas are women.
Names the same age as Liza
NAME TWIN
Liza's name twin is Rodrick. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rodrick's age curve is the closest match to Liza's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Liza
How old is the average Liza?
The average Liza in the US is 42 years old. The median is 46, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Liza?
About 15,000 Lizas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 18,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Liza most popular?
In 1973, when about 520 baby girls were named Liza.
Is Liza a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 39% of living Lizas, 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