Lisabeth
A feminine name derived from Elizabeth, meaning "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 1,028 living Americans carry the first name Lisabeth. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lisabeth today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lisabeth births was 1958 (61 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lisabeth. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 333,419 Americans
Peak year
1958
61 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
2018 SSA rank
#14,898
Tracked since 1938
Popularity
Lisabeth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lisabeth from the 1930s through to the 2010s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 385 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lisabeth by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lisabeth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lisabeths live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. New York, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Lisabeth, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lisabeth
The name Lisabeth has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically as a variation of the name Elisabeth, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. The name Elisheva is composed of two elements: 'el' meaning 'God' and 'shava' meaning 'oath' or 'fullness', thus signifying 'God's oath' or 'God's fullness'.
Lisabeth gained prominence in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with strong Germanic linguistic influences. It was a popular name among the nobility and upper classes, often associated with refinement and elegance. The earliest recorded instances of the name Lisabeth can be traced back to the 12th century in various historical records and manuscripts from Germany and the Netherlands.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Lisabeth was Elisabeth of Hungary (1207-1231), a Hungarian princess and member of the House of Árpád. She was renowned for her charitable works and was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Another famous bearer of the name was Elisabeth of Bavaria (1876-1965), a Bavarian princess who married King Albert I of Belgium.
In the realm of literature, the name Lisabeth has been immortalized in works such as the novel "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, where the character of Elizabeth Bennet, often referred to as Lizzy or Eliza, plays a central role. Similarly, in the play "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, the character of Elizabeth Proctor, the wife of the protagonist John Proctor, is a prominent figure.
Other notable historical figures with the name Lisabeth include Elisabeth of Austria (1554-1592), a renowned Renaissance princess and patron of the arts, and Elisabeth of Bohemia (1618-1680), a German princess and philosopher who corresponded extensively with René Descartes.
While the name Lisabeth has waxed and waned in popularity over the centuries, it has maintained a sense of timeless elegance and historical significance, reflecting its Germanic roots and the numerous notable figures who have borne this name throughout history.
People
Lisabeth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lisabeth as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lisabeth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lisabeth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,028 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lisabeth going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 333,419 US residents.
Is Lisabeth a common name?
We classify Lisabeth as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,264 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lisabeth most popular?
The single biggest year for Lisabeth was 1958, when 61 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lisabeth is about 56 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lisabeth a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lisabeth in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.