Elisabeth
4 countries#386 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elisabeth was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
162,123 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #386 · peaked in 1955 with 4,441 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
48,045 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #925 · peaked in 2001 with 1,093 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,919 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 1996 with 93 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,709 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #983 · peaked in 1996 with 88 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
210 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 1980 with 11 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Elisabeth’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #367 | — |
| 2004 | #357 | ↑10 |
| 2005 | #392 | ↓35 |
| 2006 | #435 | ↓43 |
| 2007 | #449 | ↓14 |
| 2008 | #463 | ↓14 |
| 2009 | #446 | ↑17 |
| 2010 | #453 | ↓7 |
| 2011 | #432 | ↑21 |
| 2012 | #375 | ↑57 |
| 2013 | #417 | ↓42 |
| 2014 | #402 | ↑15 |
| 2015 | #420 | ↓18 |
| 2016 | #370 | ↑50 |
| 2017 | #402 | ↓32 |
| 2018 | #365 | ↑37 |
| 2019 | #399 | ↓34 |
| 2020 | #387 | ↑12 |
| 2021 | #383 | ↑4 |
| 2022 | #386 | ↓3 |
Frequently asked questions about Elisabeth
Is Elisabeth a popular name?
Yes — Elisabeth currently ranks #386 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Elisabeth more common for boys or girls?
Elisabeth is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Elisabeth most popular?
Elisabeth peaked in 1955 in France, with 4,441 recorded births that year.
Is Elisabeth rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Elisabeth’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #52 in 1900 to #386 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Elisabeth?
At least 212,087 babies have been recorded with the name Elisabeth across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Elisabeth popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elisabeth appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Elisabeth?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Elisabeth include Winifred, Clare, Ivey, Maddie.
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