Elisabeth is a distinctive choice, ranked #1449 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Elisabeth in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1449
US Rank #906
About the Name Elisabeth
Elisabeth has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 609 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #374 β parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Elisabeth is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #906, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Elisabeth
Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Elisabeth per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elisabeth in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Elisabeth has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 609 places in the last five years. Its peak was #374 in 1998. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Elisabeth is more popular in the US (#906) than in the UK (#1449). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Elisabeth include: Elisabeth Geday β Elisabeth Geday is a Danish politician who was a member of the Danish Parliament for the Danish Social Liberal Party from 2005 to 2007.; Elisabeth Moss β Elisabeth Singleton Moss is a British-American actor, director, and producer..
Elisabeth ranks #906 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
22
UK babies named Elisabeth (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 609 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Elisabeth
Likely around 1 other Elisabeth in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Elisabeth Geday is a Danish politician who was a member of the Danish Parliament for the Danish Social Liberal Party from 2005 to 2007. Elisabeth Geday holds a Master of Science in Political Science.
Elisabeth (or Elizabeth) of Bohemia may refer to: Elisabeth Richeza of Poland, daughter of Przemysl II of Poland and wife of Wenceslaus II of Bohemia. Elisabeth of Bohemia, daughter of Wenceslaus II of Bohemia and wife of John of Luxemburg, King of Bohemia.
Elisabeth Singleton Moss is a British-American actor, director, and producer. She has received several accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a nomination for a Tony Award.
Elisabeth of Romania (Elisabeth Charlotte Josephine Alexandra Victoria; Romanian: Elisabeta, Greek: ΞλιΟάβΡΟ, romanized: ElisΓ‘bet; 12 October 1894 β 14 November 1956) was the second child and eldest daughter of King Ferdinand I and Queen Marie of Romania. She was Queen of the Hellenes from 27 September 1922 until 25 March 1924 as the wife of King George II.
Elisabeth of France, or Elisabeth of Valois, was Queen of Spain as the third wife of Philip II of Spain. She was the eldest daughter of Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici.
Elisabeth Farnese was Queen of Spain by marriage to King Philip V. She was the de facto ruler of Spain from 1714 until 1746, since she managed the affairs of state with the approval of her spouse.