UK girl's name
Elisabet
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's promise" or "consecrated to God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elisabet is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elisabet popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4686, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2014 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Elisabet is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Elisabet. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elisabet ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 4 girls were registered as Elisabet.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elisabet as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4686
2019
Births in 2019
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Elisabet mean?
Elisabet is a feminine given name with roots in the Hebrew language. Its origins can be traced back to the Biblical name Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew words "Elisheva" and "Elisheba," meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." The name gained widespread popularity across Europe during the medieval period, with various spellings such as Elisabeth, Isabel, and Elisabet.
The name Elisabet has a long and rich history, with references found in ancient texts and religious scriptures. One of the most notable mentions is in the New Testament, where Elizabeth is portrayed as the mother of John the Baptist and a relative of the Virgin Mary. This association with a significant Biblical figure contributed to the name's widespread use among Christian communities.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Elisabet can be found in medieval records and chronicles. One of the earliest known bearers was Elisabeth of Hungary (1207-1231), a Hungarian princess who was canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church for her charitable works and virtuous life.
Throughout history, numerous notable figures have borne the name Elisabet or its variants. Among them are Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603), one of the most influential monarchs in British history, known for her remarkable reign during the Elizabethan era. Another prominent bearer was Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun (1755-1842), a renowned French portrait painter who achieved great success and recognition during her lifetime.
In the realm of literature, Elisabet Browning (1806-1861), an English poet and author, left an indelible mark with her works, including the famous collection "Sonnets from the Portuguese." Additionally, Elisabet Jacquet de la Guerre (1665-1729) was a French Baroque composer and musician who gained recognition for her instrumental and vocal compositions.
The name Elisabet has also been associated with notable figures in the sciences, such as Elisabet Sourie (1844-1930), a French botanist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of plant morphology and taxonomy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Elisabet over time
The chart below shows babies named Elisabet registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Elisabet, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elisabet by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elisabet was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5189 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Elisabet
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Elisabet: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elisabet in the UK right now?
In 2019, Elisabet was ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Elisabet most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 4 babies registered as Elisabet in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elisabet?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's promise" or "consecrated to God".
How many people are called Elisabet in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Elisabet across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.