Elisabeth

Elisabeth - A very unique female name

Elisabeth appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #434. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elisabeth and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elisabeth? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elisabeth. The baby girl name Elisabeth was given to 237 baby girls in 2025, ranking #919 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,500 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elisabeth peaked in popularity 25 years ago in 2001 on position 290.

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Elisabeth is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elisabeth is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #398 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,440.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elisabeth is where you live.

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Elisabeth origin and meaning

Hebrew, via Greek and Latin — in the German and Scandinavian form

From Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' — Elisabeth is the spelling standard in German, Scandinavian and Dutch use, and the Greek and Latin form of Elizabeth

Elisabeth with an s is the older, continental spelling of Elizabeth: it is how the name appears in the Greek New Testament tradition and how Germany and Scandinavia still write it. Queens, empresses and saints have carried this exact spelling, including the Empress Elisabeth of Austria. In the US it is the minority spelling but a persistent one, and it is currently edging up.

Attested etymology

Elisabeth is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Elisabeth, pop culture references for the name Elisabeth and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elisabeth

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elisabeth, sorted by popularity.

Elizabeth / Elisheva / Elizabet / Elizebeth / Elisabet / Elizabella / Elizaveta / Elspeth / Elsbeth / Elyzabeth /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Elisabeth

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elisabeth a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elisabeth?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

eh-LIZ-uh-beth · /ɪˈlɪzÉ™bəθ/

Around the world

• Elisabeth (German) — Used as-is; the standard German form
• Élisabeth (French) — The French form of the same name
• Isabel (Spanish) — The Spanish form of the same Elizabeth name

Spellings and nicknames

• Elizabeth — The English z spelling — a separate, far more common name

Nicknames: BethLisaEliseLiseBetty

Famous bearers

• Elisabeth Moss — Actress, star of The Handmaid's Tale and Mad Men (b. 1982) Contemporary
• Elisabeth of Austria — Empress of Austria, known as Sisi (1837–1898) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Elisabeth gives parents the full Elizabeth tradition in its European spelling — a small distinction that name-lovers appreciate.

Worth knowing

• Elizabeth with a z is the spelling everyone will reach for, so the s needs defending
• It comes with dozens of possible nicknames, not all of which you will choose