Elisabeth means God's oath — the S-spelling original from the Greek/Latin, before the Z became English standard. Elisabeth is how it appears in the King James Bible. Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi) was the most beautiful royal in 19th-century Europe. The S-spelling carries biblical-original weight through the most classical possible calligraphy.
Hebrew Elisheba (God's oath)→Greek Elisabet→S-spelling Elisabeth
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Hebrew roots
Elisabeth is the S-spelling original from the Greek/Latin, the form used in the King James Bible. Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi) was considered the most beautiful royal in 19th-century Europe.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Biblical Greek/Latin form; Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837–1898).
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Today
Elisabeth remains a beloved choice, ranking #871 in the US. 47,756 babies have been named Elisabeth since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Elisabeth?
2001peak year
The name Elisabeth reached its peak in 2001, with 1,093 registrations (ranked #286). It had been quietly building for over half a century before that, first appearing in records in 1880. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #871 today, averaging about 317 new babies per year. Elisabeth has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 47,756 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Elisabeth's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — God's-oath humanitarianism. People named Elisabeth tend to be classical, regal, and gifted at carrying the King James original.
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