Elisabeth
Pronunciation: [ ihl-IHZ-uhb-ihth ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elisabeth first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 27 babies have been named Elisabeth in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elisabeth is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,177 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,177
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Elisabeth
Elisabeth is a boy name .
Is Elisabeth a boy or girl name? Elisabeth is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,177 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #906. Elisabeth is more commonly used as a girl name.
Elisabeth is currently ranked #8,177 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elisabeth include Eli, Elis, Elisy, Elisie, Elisa, Elisay, Elisaie, Eth, Ethy, Ethie, Beth, and Ely. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elisabeth include Eliseo, Elisha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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