Elisabeth Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Elisabeth is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Elisabeth?
Elisabeth is spelled E-L-I-S-A-B-E-T-H. The name has 9 letters.
Elisabeth at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Elisabeth means “God is my oath” or “God is satisfaction.”
- Origin
- Elisabeth is a form of the Hebrew name Elisheva, appearing in various biblical texts.
- Pronunciation
- eh-LIZ-ah-beth · 4 syllables
Elisabeth Popularity in 2025
Rank#925
Recorded Births282
- Girls usage fell 17 places to #925 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Elisabeth Mean?
Elisabeth means “God is my oath” or “God is satisfaction.”
Origin: Elisabeth is a form of the Hebrew name Elisheva, appearing in various biblical texts.
How Do You Pronounce Elisabeth?
Pronunciationeh-LIZ-ah-beth
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Elisabeth?
- History
- The name Elisabeth has been used in Christian contexts since medieval times, often associated with figures of religious significance.
Elisabeth Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 282 | #925 |
| 2024 | Girls | 292 | #908 |
| 2023 | Girls | 257 | #994 |
| 2022 | Girls | 272 | #978 |
| 2021 | Girls | 255 | #1,002 |
| 2020 | Girls | 261 | #976 |
| 2019 | Girls | 293 | #906 |
| 2018 | Girls | 349 | #782 |
| 2017 | Girls | 359 | #771 |
| 2016 | Girls | 427 | #684 |
| 2015 | Girls | 403 | #708 |
| 2014 | Girls | 489 | #602 |
| 2013 | Girls | 461 | #608 |
| 2012 | Girls | 465 | #617 |
| 2011 | Girls | 476 | #603 |
| 2010 | Girls | 499 | #588 |
| 2009 | Girls | 554 | #551 |
| 2008 | Girls | 586 | #522 |
| 2007 | Girls | 628 | #508 |
| 2006 | Girls | 613 | #497 |
| 2005 | Girls | 682 | #444 |
| 2004 | Girls | 702 | #434 |
| 2003 | Girls | 710 | #423 |
| 2002 | Girls | 824 | #363 |
When Was Elisabeth Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2001 · Girls
1,093 recorded births
National rank #286
1997 · Girls
865 recorded births
National rank #328
2002 · Girls
824 recorded births
National rank #363
1989 · Girls
813 recorded births
National rank #311
Where Elisabeth Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #391 | 12 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| OK | #619 | 6 |
| TN | #645 | 11 |
| WA | #679 | 9 |
| CO | #703 | 7 |
| AZ | #748 | 8 |
| MA | #761 | 6 |