Declining since 2001, #925 for girls today.
Popularity of Elisabeth since 1880
Babies named Elisabeth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 322 |
| 1890s | 479 |
| 1900s | 710 |
| 1910s | 2,161 |
| 1920s | 1,967 |
| 1930s | 1,284 |
| 1940s | 1,555 |
| 1950s | 2,564 |
| 1960s | 4,272 |
| 1970s | 4,713 |
| 1980s | 7,511 |
| 1990s | 7,513 |
| 2000s | 7,127 |
| 2010s | 4,221 |
| 2020s | 1,619 |
Meaning & origin
Elisabeth is a classic name with deep historical roots, borne by figures in the Bible and European royalty. It saw its peak popularity in the U.S. in 2001, though it has gradually declined since then. As of 2025, the name ranks 925th, with a frequency of about 1 in 5,700 newborns. The name has been in continuous use since at least 1880, the earliest year of Social Security records. Variants such as Elizabeth remain far more common, but Elisabeth offers a slightly less common spelling, particularly favored in Southern states like Alabama, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Parents choosing this name often appreciate its timeless quality and international appeal.
Elisabeth is a variant of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' In the New Testament, Elisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist. The spelling was common in medieval Europe and remains popular in German, Dutch, and Scandinavian languages. It also appears in royal and literary contexts, such as in the works of Shakespeare.
Where Elisabeth is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elisabeth” around the world
Where Elisabeth lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
145
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Quebec
#67
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Elisa, Beth, Liz, Lise, Eli
Sibling names for Elisabeth
Names that share Elisabeth's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Charlotte, Catherine, Margaret, Anna, Sophia, Jillian, Annemarie, Christiana, Johanna, Katharina, Theresia, Catharina, Dorothee, Franziska, Kathrin, Abbigael, Aneliese, Josabet, Margareta, Margarete, Margaretha
Brothers: William, Charles, James, George, Henry, Josef, Benaiah, Adonijah, Christoph, Georg, Nathanel, Anthonie, Johannes, Adriaan, Gottfried, Jacobus
Names like Elisabeth
Names whose popularity has moved with Elisabeth's over the last 50 years.
