Elisabeth

Meaning of Elisabeth

It means 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God.' It suggests a promise or dedication to God.

Elisabeth has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Elisabeth

After ranking as high as #286 in 2001, Elisabeth has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Elisabeth

• Queen Elizabeth II
  Long-reigning British monarch
• Elizabeth Taylor
  Legendary Hollywood film actress
• Elisabeth Moss
  Emmy-winning TV and film actress
• Elisabeth Shue
  Popular 80s and 90s actress
• Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
  Pioneer in grief and dying studies

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Questions about the name Elisabeth

What does the name Elisabeth mean?

Elisabeth means it means 'my god is an oath' or 'pledged to god.' it suggests a promise or dedication to god, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Elisabeth a boy's or a girl's name?

Elisabeth is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Elisabeth?

Elisabeth did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Elisabeth most popular?

Elisabeth peaked at #286 in 2001.