Lisbeth
Lisbeth is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Lisbeth is a diminutive or variant of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba. It has long been used in Scandinavia, Germany, and Switzerland before gaining wider recognition internationally. In the United States, it is a moderately used feminine name with consistent usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
5,934 babies in the United States have been named Lisbeth since 1880. It ranks #2213 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.2 %)
- NY (23.3 %)
- TX (14.2 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 71 |
| 1930-1940 | 107 |
| 1940-1950 | 332 |
| 1950-1960 | 598 |
| 1960-1970 | 441 |
| 1970-1980 | 296 |
| 1980-1990 | 414 |
| 1990-2000 | 962 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,869 |
| 2010-2019 | 587 |
| 2020-2029 | 216 |
Famous people named Lisbeth
- Lisbeth Scott: Singer, Songwriter
- Lisbeth Trickett: Swimmer, Athlete
Nicknames
Liz, Beth, Lizzie
Fun facts
- The name saw a surge in global popularity due to the famous fictional character Lisbeth Salander from Stieg Larsson's Millennium series.
- Lisbeth originated as a shortened spoken form of Elisabeth in German-speaking and Scandinavian regions.