Lisbeth Girl

Popularity: #924 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIZ-beth /ˈlɪz.bɛθ/

Origin: Hebrew; German; Scandinavian

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lisbeth is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which means "God is my oath." This name was adapted into Greek as Elisabet and subsequently into Latin as Elisabetha. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it became Elisabeth, before evolving into various forms in different languages, including Lisbeth in English.

The name entered the English language primarily through the influence of the biblical figure Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, who is a prominent character in the New Testament. The name gained further prominence through the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England in the late 16th century, who is often associated with the Elizabethan era, a significant period in English history known for its cultural flourishing and exploration.

Throughout history, the name Lisbeth and its variants have been borne by various notable figures, including saints and queens, which contributed to its enduring appeal. The name is often linked to themes of devotion and faith, reflecting its etymological roots.

In literature, the name has appeared in various works, symbolizing strength and resilience. The diminutive form, Liz, has also been widely used, though Lisbeth itself carries a distinct historical weight and cultural significance.

Culturally, Lisbeth has been associated with qualities such as loyalty and commitment, resonating with its meaning related to oaths and promises. The name has been embraced in various cultures, often reflecting a blend of tradition and modernity.

Its historical connections to religious texts and royal figures have ensured its place in the lexicon of names, making it a symbol of heritage and continuity across generations.

Famous people named Lisbeth

In this section, you will find notable people named Lisbeth. 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 Lisbeth who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lisbeth who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lisbeth Salander is a fictional character best known for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series.

Lisbeth Scott is a singer and songwriter best known for her work on film scores and soundtracks.

Fictional characters named Lisbeth

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Lisbeth Salander is a fictional character from the book series Millennium by Stieg Larsson. She is a brilliant hacker and investigator who plays a crucial role in solving complex mysteries.

Sibling suggestions

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

ElizabethIsabelMargaretCatherineCharlotteVictoria

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lisbeth. 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.

ElizaLilaLydiaMabelNinaSophieClaraAmelia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lisbeth was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Lisbeth has ranked as high as #1159 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)

The name Lisbeth 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 Lisbeth 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 Lisbeth.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 24 24
2024 38 38
2023 37 37
2022 25 25
2021 48 48
2020 44 44
2019 48 48
2018 32 32
2017 44 44
2016 56 56
2015 49 49
2014 58 58
2013 61 61
2012 82 82
2011 72 72
2010 85 85
2009 125 125
2008 97 97
2007 122 122
2006 133 133
2005 163 163
2004 206 206
2003 344 344
2002 409 409
2001 118 118
2000 152 152
1999 157 157
1998 106 106
1997 79 79
1996 90 90
1995 113 113
1994 84 84
1993 91 91
1992 89 89
1991 80 80
1990 73 73
1989 66 66
1988 44 44
1987 46 46
1986 37 37
1985 36 36
1984 37 37
1983 41 41
1982 38 38
1981 31 31
1980 38 38
1979 32 32
1978 41 41
1977 31 31
1976 18 18
1975 21 21
1974 30 30
1973 34 34
1972 22 22
1971 22 22
1970 45 45
1969 46 46
1968 30 30
1967 30 30
1966 53 53
1965 50 50
1964 34 34
1963 46 46
1962 51 51
1961 44 44
1960 57 57
1959 51 51
1958 60 60
1957 42 42
1956 47 47
1955 82 82
1954 74 74
1953 74 74
1952 66 66
1951 60 60
1950 42 42
1949 45 45
1948 56 56
1947 63 63
1946 47 47
1945 25 25
1944 18 18
1943 28 28
1942 15 15
1941 17 17
1940 18 18
1939 15 15
1938 16 16
1937 7 7
1936 15 15
1935 5 5
1934 12 12
1933 11 11
1932 12 12
1931 7 7
1930 7 7
1929 8 8
1928 10 10
1927 6 6
1926 10 10
1925 6 6
1924 10 10
1922 8 8
1921 7 7
1920 6 6
1919 8 8
1918 6 6
1917 7 7
1915 5 5
1914 8 8
1911 7 7

Top States for Lisbeth (2024)

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
FL 7
50%
NY 7
50%