Lisabeth Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIZ-uh-beth //ˈlɪzəˌbɛθ//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my oath; English: pledged to God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lisabeth is a variant of Elizabeth, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." The name transitioned through several languages, first appearing in Greek as Elisabet and then in Latin as Elisabetha. The Old French form, Élisabeth, was adopted into English during the Middle Ages, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Norman names entered the English lexicon.
This evolution reflects a broader trend of Hebrew names being adapted through Greek and Latin before entering vernacular languages. Historically, Elizabeth has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Elizabeth I of England, who reigned from 1558 to 1603 and is often credited with the English Renaissance's flourishing.
The name also appears in biblical texts, notably in the New Testament, where Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist. This biblical association has contributed to the name's enduring popularity and significance in Christian traditions, particularly in the context of saints and religious figures.
Culturally, the name Elizabeth has been associated with themes of loyalty, faith, and divine promise, resonating through various literary and artistic works over the centuries. The name has inspired numerous diminutives and variations, including Liz, Liza, and Beth, which have also found their own places in cultural narratives.
The adaptability of the name Lisabeth, as a variant, reflects the broader trends of name evolution and the blending of linguistic influences, maintaining a connection to its historical roots while allowing for personal and cultural expression.
Famous people named Lisabeth
In this section, you will find notable people named Lisabeth. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lisabeth who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Lisabeth who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Lisabeth Scott is an actress best known for Dead Reckoning, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, and The Company She Keeps.
Lisabeth Zink is a writer best known for her works in contemporary literature and poetry.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lisabeth was first seen in the United States in 1938.
Lisabeth has ranked as high as #1059 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Texas, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Lisabeth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lisabeth 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 Lisabeth was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Lisabeth (1990)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Lisabeth.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1970 | 32 |
| 1969 | 47 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1967 | 42 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1965 | 45 |
| 1964 | 47 |
| 1963 | 43 |
| 1962 | 44 |
| 1961 | 34 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1959 | 41 |
| 1958 | 61 |
| 1957 | 32 |
| 1956 | 37 |
| 1955 | 36 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1951 | 22 |
| 1950 | 19 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1938 | 5 |