Lisbeth Girl

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLIZ-beth / ˈlɪz.bɛθ

Hebrew; German; Scandinavian

Meaning

Hebrew: God is my oath; German: pledged to God; Scandinavian: God's promise

Historical & Cultural Background

Lisbeth is a diminutive form of Elizabeth, which has roots in Hebrew. The name gained popularity in various European cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia. It has been used in literature and music, contributing to its cultural significance. The name reflects themes of faith and devotion.

Trend Summary

Lisbeth has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable rise in the early 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Liz
  • Beth
  • Liza

International Variants

  • Elisabeth (German)
  • Lisabeth (French)
  • Elisabet (Swedish)

Famous people named Lisbeth

Lisbeth Salander is a fictional character in the 'Millennium' series by Stieg Larsson, known for her intelligence and hacking skills.

Lisbeth Scott is a singer and songwriter recognized for her contributions to film soundtracks.

Lisbeth Zwerger is an Austrian illustrator known for her work in children's literature.

Lisbeth Gronlund is a notable figure in the field of astronomy and space exploration.

Fictional characters named Lisbeth

Lisbeth Salander is the protagonist in the 'Millennium' series, known for her complex personality and investigative skills.

Lisbeth is a character in the animated series 'The Secret of Kells', contributing to the story's magical elements.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lisbeth was first seen in the United States in 1911. Lisbeth has ranked as high as #893 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Lisbeth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lisbeth (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 7
50%
NY 7
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19117
19148
19155
19177
19186
19198
19206
19217
19228
192410
19256
192610
19276
192810
19298
19307
19317
193212
193311
193412
19355
193615
19377
193816
193915
194018
194117
194215
194328
194418
194525
194647
194763
194856
194945
195042
195160
195266
195374
195474
195582
195647
195742
195860
195951
196057
196144
196251
196346
196434
196550
196653
196730
196830
196946
197045
197122
197222
197334
197430
197521
197618
197731
197841
197932
198038
198131
198238
198341
198437
198536
198637
198746
198844
198966
199073
199180
199289
199391
199484
1995113
199690
199779
1998106
1999157
2000152
2001118
2002409
2003344
2004206
2005163
2006133
2007122
200897
2009125
201085
201172
201282
201361
201458
201549
201656
201744
201832
201948
202044
202148
202225
202337
202438