Elsbeth
MeaningGod is my oath · German form of Elizabeth
- US rank
- #7,133
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,352 in 1912
15 babies were named Elsbeth in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,009 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1906–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 107,527 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Elsbeth, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elsbeth would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElsbeth first shows up in US birth records in 1906, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 119 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1912, when it ranked #1,352. Today it's #7,133, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendElsbeth has climbed 5,009 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,133. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningElsbeth is a German form of Elizabeth, which means “God is my oath”. Our records link it to German and Scottish roots.
About the name Elsbeth
Elsbeth is a girl name of German and Scottish origin meaning “God is my oath”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-eth”. US birth records list Elsbeth for girls from 1906 to 2025, in 84 of those 120 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #1,352 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,133, with 15 babies.
Origin:German namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 7.8 | 127,796 girls |
| 1910s | 9.6 | 104,712 girls |
| 1920s | 8.8 | 113,895 girls |
| 1930s | 7.1 | 140,056 girls |
| 1940s | 4.2 | 237,530 girls |
| 1950s | 2.3 | 434,783 girls |
| 1960s | 1.5 | 671,141 girls |
| 1970s | 1.2 | 806,452 girls |
| 1980s | 6.5 | 154,560 girls |
| 1990s | 3.2 | 307,692 girls |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 362,319 girls |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 278,552 girls |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 206,897 girls |
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Emilia · rival, striving
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Elsbeth
What does the name Elsbeth mean?
Elsbeth means “God is my oath” in German, as a form of Elizabeth.
What is the origin of the name Elsbeth?
Elsbeth has German, Scottish roots in our records. Other German names include Charlotte, Emma, Amelia.
Is Elsbeth a boy or girl name?
Elsbeth is a girl name.
How popular is the name Elsbeth?
Elsbeth ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#1,352).