Elisabeth
The spelling of Elizabeth used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament.
Every Elisabeth since 1880 — 48,045 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elisabeth
Elisabeth is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #925 in 2025 with 282 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 48,045 American babies have been named Elisabeth. Its peak came in 2001, when 1,093 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elisabeth stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elisabeth year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 282 | #925 | — | — |
| 2024 | 292 | #908 | — | — |
| 2023 | 257 | #995 | — | — |
| 2022 | 272 | #978 | — | — |
| 2021 | 255 | #1,003 | — | — |
| 2020 | 261 | #976 | — | — |
| 2019 | 293 | #906 | — | — |
| 2018 | 349 | #782 | — | — |
| 2017 | 359 | #771 | — | — |
| 2016 | 427 | #685 | — | — |
| 2015 | 403 | #709 | — | — |
| 2014 | 489 | #602 | — | — |
| 2013 | 461 | #608 | — | — |
| 2012 | 465 | #617 | — | — |
| 2011 | 476 | #603 | — | — |
| 2010 | 499 | #588 | — | — |
| 2009 | 554 | #551 | — | — |
| 2008 | 586 | #522 | — | — |
| 2007 | 628 | #508 | — | — |
| 2006 | 613 | #497 | — | — |
| 2005 | 682 | #444 | — | — |
| 2004 | 702 | #434 | — | — |
| 2003 | 710 | #423 | — | — |
| 2002 | 824 | #363 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,093 | #286 | — | — |
| 2000 | 735 | #390 | — | — |
| 1995 | 701 | #374 | — | — |
| 1990 | 765 | #348 | — | — |
| 1985 | 771 | #313 | 5 | #6,852 |
| 1980 | 752 | #323 | — | — |
| 1975 | 460 | #429 | — | — |
| 1970 | 427 | #475 | — | — |
| 1965 | 458 | #441 | — | — |
| 1960 | 378 | #498 | — | — |
| 1955 | 229 | #613 | — | — |
| 1950 | 187 | #613 | — | — |
| 1945 | 148 | #599 | — | — |
| 1940 | 114 | #653 | — | — |
| 1935 | 109 | #624 | — | — |
| 1930 | 146 | #564 | — | — |
| 1925 | 184 | #523 | — | — |
| 1920 | 259 | #413 | — | — |
| 1915 | 261 | #373 | — | — |
| 1910 | 102 | #390 | — | — |
| 1905 | 88 | #358 | — | — |
| 1900 | 54 | #460 | — | — |
| 1895 | 43 | #434 | — | — |
| 1890 | 23 | #553 | — | — |
| 1885 | 32 | #357 | — | — |
| 1880 | 24 | #328 | — | — |
Famous people named Elisabeth
- Elisabeth of Valois Companion · 1545–1568
- Elisabeth of France Politician · 1602–1644
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Physician · 1926–2004
- Elisabeth of Austria, Queen of France Companion · 1554–1592
- Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Companion · 1691–1750
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elisabeth mean?
The spelling of Elizabeth used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament.
How popular is the name Elisabeth in 2025?
Elisabeth ranked #925 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 282 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elisabeth?
48,045 babies have been named Elisabeth in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elisabeth most popular?
Elisabeth peaked in 2001, when 1,093 newborns received the name.
Is Elisabeth a boy or girl name?
Elisabeth is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elisabeth rising or falling?
Elisabeth is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elisabeth?
Well-known people named Elisabeth include Elisabeth of Valois (companion), Elisabeth of France (politician), Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (physician).