How Many People Are Named Eliza?

68,370

people in the United States are named Eliza

1 in 4,899 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#895

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0204%

Of US population

Peak Year

2021

2,487 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Pronunciation: i-LIE-zə (English), e-LYEE-za (Polish)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Short form of ELIZABETH. It was borne by the character Eliza Doolittle in George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' (1913) and the subsequent musical adaptation 'My Fair Lady' (1956).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.7%
Male
0.3%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 41.5 years old

Young (<30) 42,380
62%
Adult (30–60) 6,695
9.8%
Senior (>60) 19,295
28.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 4,863
Texas 4,840
New York 3,360
North Carolina 2,597
Virginia 2,125
South Carolina 2,044
Georgia 2,013
Pennsylvania 1,975
Utah 1,954
Illinois 1,920

💡 Fun Facts About "Eliza"

  • 2,303 babies were named Eliza in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2021
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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