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Elisabeth Girl

Popularity: #661 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationeh-LIZ-ah-beth / ɛˈlɪzəˌbɛθ

Hebrew; Greek; English; German

Meaning

Hebrew: God is my oath; Greek: consecrated to God

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Elisabeth has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, which means "God is my oath." This name was transliterated into Greek as Elisabet and later into Latin as Elisabetha. The name made its way into Old French as Élisabeth before being adopted into Middle English, where it became Elisabeth. The transition through these languages reflects the name's enduring significance in various cultures and its adaptation to different linguistic contexts over centuries.

Historically, Elisabeth has been borne by several notable figures, including Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. This biblical association contributed to the name's popularity in Christian contexts, particularly during the early centuries of the Common Era. Additionally, the name was borne by various queens and saints, including Saint Elizabeth of Hungary in the 13th century, who is venerated for her charitable works and piety. The name's prominence was further solidified by Queen Elizabeth I of England, who reigned from 1558 to 1603 and is remembered for her significant contributions to the arts and the establishment of Protestantism in England.

Culturally, the name Elisabeth has been associated with themes of devotion, loyalty, and faith, resonating deeply within Christian traditions. The name has inspired numerous literary works, religious texts, and artistic representations throughout history. Variants of the name, such as Eliza and Beth, have also emerged, reflecting its versatility and the affection it has garnered across different cultures. The name's historical depth and its connections to influential figures have ensured its lasting presence in various societies.

Trend Summary

Elisabeth has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often ranking within the top 100 names for girls.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Elizabeth
  • Eliza
  • Liz
  • Beth

International Variants

  • Elisabet (Swedish)
  • Elisabete (Portuguese)
  • Elisabeth (French)
  • Elisaveta (Russian)

Famous people named Elisabeth

Elisabeth Moss is an actress best known for The Handmaid's Tale, Mad Men, and Top of the Lake.

Elisabeth Shue is an actress best known for The Karate Kid, Leaving Las Vegas, and The Saint.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck is a television personality best known for The View and Fox & Friends.

Elisabeth Banks is an actress and filmmaker best known for Pitch Perfect, The Hunger Games, and 30 Rock.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is a psychiatrist best known for her work on the five stages of grief and the book On Death and Dying.

Fictional characters named Elisabeth

Elisabeth is a fictional character from the musical Elisabeth. She is the Empress of Austria and the central figure in a story that explores her struggles with fame and personal freedom.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elisabeth was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elisabeth has ranked as high as #529 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Elisabeth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Elisabeth (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 30
12%
CA 28
12%
FL 23
10%
TN 14
6%
NY 13
5%
VA 12
5%
NC 11
5%
PA 11
5%
GA 10
4%
NJ 10
4%
AL 9
4%
WA 8
3%
SC 8
3%
CO 8
3%
KS 7
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188024
188125
188229
188326
188432
188532
188643
188733
188833
188945
189023
189127
189255
189348
189458
189543
189650
189757
189866
189952
190054
190151
190250
190360
190453
190588
190682
190790
190889
190993
1910102
191196
1912131
1913180
1914217
1915261
1916278
1917331
1918292
1919273
1920259
1921245
1922222
1923189
1924200
1925184
1926182
1927177
1928156
1929153
1930146
1931156
1932114
1933123
1934122
1935109
1936120
1937137
1938128
1939129
1940114
1941138
1942149
1943146
1944150
1945148
1946146
1947207
1948175
1949182
1950187
1951184
1952201
1953218
1954259
1955229
1956312
1957316
1958331
1959327
1960378
1961368
1962402
1963466
1964439
1965458
1966445
1967468
1968437
1969411
1970427
1971399
1972353
1973373
1974413
1975460
1976497
1977576
1978589
1979626
1980752
1981735
1982804
1983704
1984791
1985771
1986705
1987722
1988714
1989813
1990765
1991734
1992760
1993788
1994727
1995701
1996739
1997865
1998740
1999693
2000735
20011,093
2002824
2003709
2004702
2005682
2006613
2007628
2008586
2009554
2010498
2011476
2012465
2013460
2014487
2015403
2016427
2017359
2018349
2019293
2020261
2021254
2022272
2023257
2024292