Elisabeth
Elisabeth: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ᵻˈlɪz.ə.bəθ/ · /ᵻˈlɪs.ə.bəθ/
Meaning and origin of Elisabeth
- A female given name from Hebrew, a less common form of Elizabeth in English.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἐλισάβετ (Elisábet), a transliteration of Hebrew אֱלִישֶׁבַע (Elishéva, “my God is an oath”).
How popular is Elisabeth?
Since 1880, 48,018 girls and 27 boys in the U.S. have been named Elisabeth (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #286 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #4928 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #925 for girls, with 282 babies given the name.
Names similar to Elisabeth
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Elisabeth FAQ
What does the name Elisabeth mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, a less common form of Elizabeth in English. Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἐλισάβετ (Elisábet), a transliteration of Hebrew אֱלִישֶׁבַע (Elishéva, “my God is an oath”).
What is the origin of the name Elisabeth?
Elisabeth is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Elisabeth?
Since 1880, 48,018 girls and 27 boys in the U.S. have been named Elisabeth (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #286 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #4928 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #925 for girls, with 282 babies given the name.
Is Elisabeth a boy or girl name?
Elisabeth is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 48,018 girls and 27 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.