Lisbeth
Every Lisbeth since 1911 — 5,934 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lisbeth
Lisbeth is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,331 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 5,934 American babies have been named Lisbeth. Its peak came in 2002, when 409 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 Lisbeth stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lisbeth year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,331 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,934 |
| 2023 | 37 | #4,020 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,250 |
| 2021 | 48 | #3,321 |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,476 |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,310 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,414 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,521 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,999 |
| 2015 | 49 | #3,327 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,959 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,827 |
| 2012 | 82 | #2,301 |
| 2011 | 72 | #2,524 |
| 2010 | 85 | #2,269 |
| 2009 | 125 | #1,749 |
| 2008 | 97 | #2,099 |
| 2007 | 122 | #1,763 |
| 2006 | 133 | #1,610 |
| 2005 | 163 | #1,342 |
| 2004 | 206 | #1,111 |
| 2003 | 344 | #742 |
| 2002 | 409 | #624 |
| 2001 | 118 | #1,580 |
| 2000 | 152 | #1,278 |
| 1995 | 113 | #1,437 |
| 1990 | 73 | #1,917 |
| 1985 | 36 | #2,682 |
| 1980 | 38 | #2,514 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,348 |
| 1970 | 45 | #1,921 |
| 1965 | 50 | #1,586 |
| 1960 | 57 | #1,463 |
| 1955 | 82 | #1,104 |
| 1950 | 42 | #1,423 |
| 1945 | 25 | #1,683 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,935 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,594 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,883 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,721 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,699 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,659 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Lisbeth
- Lisbeth Palme Psychologist · 1931–2018
- Lisbeth Korsmo Skater · 1948–2017
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lisbeth in 2025?
Lisbeth ranked #5,331 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lisbeth?
5,934 babies have been named Lisbeth in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lisbeth most popular?
Lisbeth peaked in 2002, when 409 newborns received the name.
Is Lisbeth a boy or girl name?
Lisbeth is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lisbeth rising or falling?
Lisbeth is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lisbeth?
Well-known people named Lisbeth include Lisbeth Palme (psychologist), Lisbeth Korsmo (skater).