Elisabeth
Elisabeth is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Elisabeth is a classic feminine name derived from the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning 'pledged to God' or 'God is my oath.' It is a traditional spelling variation of Elizabeth, widely used across Europe and in the United States. While less common than the version with a 'z', it maintains a steady, timeless presence in U.S. naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
48,018 babies in the United States have been named Elisabeth since 1880. It ranks #604 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #920.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.8 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- TX (7 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 322 |
| 1890-1900 | 479 |
| 1900-1910 | 710 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,161 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,967 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,284 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,555 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,564 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,272 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,713 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,511 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,513 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,127 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,221 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,619 |
Famous people named Elisabeth
- Elisabeth Shue: Actress
- Elisabeth Moss: Actress, Producer
- Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Television Host, Author
Nicknames
Elsa, Ellie, Liz, Lisa, Beth, Betty
Fun facts
- Elisabeth is the biblical spelling used in many translations of the New Testament for the mother of John the Baptist.
- This spelling with an 's' is the standard form in German, French, Dutch, and Scandinavian languages.