Elisabet Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-liz-ah-bet /ɛlɪzəˌbɛt/

Origin: Hebrew; English; Spanish; Italian

Meaning: God is my oath (Hebrew); pledged to God (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Elisabet has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath." This name was transliterated into Greek as Elisabet, and subsequently into Latin as Elisabetha. The name made its way into Old French as Élisabeth before being adopted into English.

The transition through these languages reflects a common pattern in the evolution of names, where phonetic and orthographic changes occur alongside cultural exchanges and migrations. Historically, the name Elisabet is associated with several significant figures, particularly in biblical contexts.

One of the most notable is Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, who appears in the New Testament. Her story is recounted in the Gospel of Luke, which dates back to the 1st century CE.

The name gained further prominence through its association with various saints, including Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, who lived in the 13th century and is celebrated for her charitable works. The name's presence in religious texts and its connection to revered figures contributed to its enduring legacy in Christian cultures.

Culturally, the name Elisabet has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing faithfulness and devotion due to its etymological meaning. It has been used in royal contexts, notably by several queens and princesses in Europe, which further solidified its status as a name of dignity and grace.

The diminutive form, Liz or Liza, has also emerged in various cultures, though the full name retains a sense of formality and respect. Overall, Elisabet's historical and cultural significance has allowed it to persist through centuries, maintaining its relevance across different societies.

Fictional characters named Elisabet

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Elisabet is a fictional character from the film Persona. She is a complex figure who experiences a psychological breakdown and becomes intertwined with another woman's identity.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Elisabet, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ElenaEmiliaEvelynEleanorEstherEva

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Elisabet. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ElianaIsabellaGabriellaAnastasiaSeraphinaMirabellaArabellaLiliana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elisabet was first seen in the United States in 1961.

Elisabet has ranked as high as #3730 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Elisabet has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Elisabet is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Elisabet was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Elisabet.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 11 11
2024 14 14
2023 22 22
2022 9 9
2021 17 17
2020 12 12
2019 18 18
2018 21 21
2017 23 23
2016 17 17
2015 23 23
2014 28 28
2013 25 25
2012 23 23
2011 34 34
2010 25 25
2009 32 32
2008 41 41
2007 39 39
2006 40 40
2005 29 29
2004 36 36
2003 18 18
2002 32 32
2001 21 21
2000 36 36
1999 27 27
1998 37 37
1997 23 23
1996 26 26
1995 31 31
1994 45 45
1993 39 39
1992 27 27
1991 45 45
1990 40 40
1989 51 51
1988 21 21
1987 24 24
1986 30 30
1985 34 34
1984 30 30
1983 34 34
1982 29 29
1981 31 31
1980 43 43
1979 34 34
1978 18 18
1977 25 25
1976 16 16
1975 19 19
1974 8 8
1973 16 16
1972 16 16
1971 12 12
1970 7 7
1967 6 6
1966 9 9
1963 5 5
1962 7 7
1961 9 9

Top States for Elisabet (2017)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 8
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