The name Lizzie is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins and means "God is my oath" or "God is my promise". The name Elizabeth was popular among royalty in the Middle Ages and has since become a classic choice for girls' names.
Lizzie first appeared as a distinct name in the 19th century, but it wasn't until the early 20th century that it began to gain significant popularity. It reached its peak in the United States during the 1920s and has remained popular ever since.
Some notable people with the name Lizzie include American singer and actress Lizzie McGuire (born Elizabeth Olsen), British artist and model Lizzie Jagger (daughter of Mick Jagger), and Australian swimmer Lizzie Simpson who won a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
The name Lizzie experienced significant popularity during the late 19th to mid-20th centuries, with over 500 births per year from 1888 to 1946. However, its usage began to decline in the late 1940s and continued to decrease throughout the remainder of the century. In recent years, there has been a slight resurgence, with more than 60 births annually since 2012. Despite this recent uptick, Lizzie remains far less popular than it was during its peak in the early to mid-20th century.