Holding steady.
Popularity of Elisabel since 1972
Babies named Elisabel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elisabel's real moment was 1999.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Elisabel is a rare and unusual name, combining elements of Elizabeth and Isabel. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1972, but has never ranked within the top 1000 names, reflecting its rarity. The name saw its highest usage in 1999, though even then it was given to fewer than five babies. Its trajectory has been stable but minimal, with no significant rise or fall. The name is found most often in states with Hispanic populations, though top states are not listed due to low counts. Elisabel offers a distinctive alternative to more common names like Isabel or Elizabeth, while retaining their classic feel.
Elisabel is a fusion of Elizabeth and Isabel, two names with shared roots in the Hebrew name Elisheva. It emerged as a rare variant, likely in Spanish-speaking communities, blending the sounds of Isabel with the longer Elisa- prefix. The name combines 'El' (God) and 'sheva' (oath or seven), but the exact semantics are debated. Its usage in the United States has been infrequent since the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Elisa, Lisa, Eli, Bel, Isa
Sibling names for Elisabel
Names that share Elisabel's style, for a brother or sister.
