Elisabeth
Girl name · 210 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Elisabeth: 210 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 11 births in 1980.
Elisabeth is a classic name with deep biblical roots, originating from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." It appears in the New Testament as the mother of John the Baptist, and its enduring popularity across Europe owes much to this sacred connection. Famous bearers include Queen Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sisi, a 19th-century empress famed for her beauty and tragic life, and Queen Elisabeth II of the United Kingdom, though she reigned under the anglicised spelling Elizabeth. The name also graces places like Elisabeth, South Australia, a suburb named after a local landowner's wife. A notable variant is the Scottish form Elspeth, which offers a distinctly Caledonian twist on this timeless, regal name.
Girl 38 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198011 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 210since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 39%vs prior 5y