Elisabeth

Elisabeth is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 292 girls in the United States.

Elisabeth at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elisabeth

Elisabeth belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elisabeth first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #286 in 2001, and in 2024 292 babies received the name — 47,729 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elisabeth in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#286 in 2001
Peak year
2001
Babies named Elisabeth in 2024
292
Total since 1880
47,729

Elisabeth in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#374 in 1998
Babies named Elisabeth in 2025
33
Total since 1996
1,828

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elisabeth mean?

The meaning of Elisabeth is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elisabeth a boy or girl name?

Elisabeth is a girl name. In 2024, 292 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elisabeth?

Elisabeth comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elisabeth?

Elisabeth first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #286 in 2001, and 292 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com.