Elizabe Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LIZ-ah-bee /ɛˈlɪzəbi/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my oath; English: pledged to God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elizabe is a variant of the more widely recognized name Elizabeth, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath." This name was transliterated into Greek as Elisabet and then into Latin as Elisabetha, which eventually made its way into Old French as Elizabeth. The transition into English occurred during the medieval period, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many French names were adopted into the English language.
Historically, the name Elizabeth has been borne by numerous significant figures, notably including Elizabeth I of England, who reigned from 1558 to 1603. Her rule is often regarded as a golden age in English history, marked by flourishing arts and exploration.
Additionally, the name appears in the Bible, associated with Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, which has contributed to its enduring presence in Christian contexts. The King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's significance in religious and cultural narratives.
Culturally, the name Elizabeth has been associated with qualities such as nobility, grace, and piety, which have helped maintain its popularity across centuries. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, including Liz, Beth, and Eliza, which have been used affectionately in different contexts.
The enduring legacy of the name is reflected in its frequent appearance in literature, art, and royal lineage, symbolizing a blend of historical reverence and cultural richness.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elizabe was first seen in the United States in 1961.
Elizabe has ranked as high as #8257 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in Mississippi.
In the past 5 years the name Elizabe has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Elizabe 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 Elizabe 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 Elizabe.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 7 | 7 |
| 1968 | 7 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Elizabe (1968)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |