Lisbet
A feminine given name of Dutch origin, a diminutive form of Elisabeth.
Name Census estimates that about 945 living Americans carry the first name Lisbet. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lisbet today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lisbet births was 2002 (132 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lisbet. 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
945
~ 1 in 362,703 Americans
Peak year
2002
132 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2019 SSA rank
#14,849
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Lisbet: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lisbet from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 523 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lisbet 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 Lisbet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lisbets live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Lisbet, while Georgia, Oregon, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 61 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lisbet
The name Lisbet is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "consecrated to God." The name Lisbet has been widely used in various parts of Europe, particularly in Scandinavia and the Netherlands.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lisbet can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it was a common name among the lower classes in many European countries. It was often used as a pet form of Elizabeth, which was a more formal and aristocratic name.
In the 16th century, the name Lisbet gained popularity in the Netherlands, where it was often spelled as "Lijsbet" or "Liesbet." One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Lijsbet Dier, a Dutch woman who was executed in 1561 for her involvement in the Beggars' Revolt against Spanish rule.
In Scandinavia, the name Lisbet has been popular since the 17th century. It was particularly common in Denmark and Sweden, where it was often spelled as "Lisbeth" or "Lisbet." One notable Scandinavian figure with this name was Lisbeth Salander, the fictional protagonist of Stieg Larsson's Millennium book series, published in the early 2000s.
Another famous historical figure with the name Lisbet was Lisbeth Zwerger, an Austrian illustrator of children's books who was born in 1954. Her illustrations have been widely acclaimed and have won numerous awards, including the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1990.
In the 19th century, the name Lisbet was also used in Germany, where it was sometimes spelled as "Liesbet" or "Liesbeth." One notable German figure with this name was Liesbet Dill, an artist and writer who was born in 1877 and is known for her work in the Expressionist movement.
Additionally, the name Lisbet has been used in various other European countries, such as France and Belgium, where it was often spelled as "Lisbeth" or "Lisbette." One famous Belgian figure with this name was Lisbeth Zwerger, a 20th-century artist and sculptor who was known for her works in bronze and stone.
People
Lisbet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lisbet 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
Lisbet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lisbet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 945 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lisbet 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 362,703 US residents.
Is Lisbet a common name?
We classify Lisbet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 973 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lisbet most popular?
The single biggest year for Lisbet was 2002, when 132 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lisbet is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lisbet a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lisbet 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.