The nameLisbeth

Lisbeth is a Scandinavian and German pet form of Elizabeth. Crime fiction made it famous.

Meaning

Lisbeth comes from Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath".

Origin

Scandinavian and German, from Hebrew.

History

In the United States Lisbeth reached 624th place in 2002.

Famous people named Lisbeth

Popularity of the name Lisbeth

Lisbeth in the United States

3904thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2002peak year (409 births)
5,910babies named Lisbeth in the United States since 1880
0205409 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Lisbeth was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 1,869 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Lisbeth. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Lisbeth in the United States were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 38 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.

Lisbeth in France

1955peak year (25 births)
625babies named Lisbeth in France since 1900
01325 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Lisbeth was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 135 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Lisbeth. Its rise began around 1906, and it peaked in 1955. Half of all babies named Lisbeth in France were born before 1962, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

Lisbeth in Norway

1961peak year (224 births)
5,872babies named Lisbeth in Norway since 1945
0112224 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Lisbeth

Names from the same generation as Lisbeth, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lisbeth mean?

Lisbeth comes from Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath".

What is the origin of the name Lisbeth?

Scandinavian and German, from Hebrew.

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

Lisbeth is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Lisbeth?

In 2024, Lisbeth was the 3904th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 38 births.

What are the variants of the name Lisbeth?

Variants and related names of Lisbeth include Elisabeth, Elizabeth, Elsa, Elza, Ilsa, Isabelle, Izabella and Liliana.

What are good sibling names for Lisbeth?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Krista, Tanya, Ashleigh and Alycia for a sister, Geoffrey, Luc, Michel and Kurt for a brother.

Who are famous people named Lisbeth?

Lisbeth Salander, heroine of the Millennium novels.