Elzabeth
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 73 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Elzabeth is a three-syllable girl's name with a distinguished, classic sound — shared with Old English and biblical names. With only 73 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Elzabeth is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Elzabeth is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a phonetic spelling variant of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.' Elizabeth has been one of the most enduring names in Western civilization, carried by queens, saints, and poets.
Elzabeth drops the i to create a spelling that's visually compact while keeping every syllable of the spoken name intact. It is Elizabeth stripped to its phonetic essentials — same ancient Hebrew covenant, different written form.
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Elzabeth is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Elzabeth has been recorded as a girl's name since 1919, with 73 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Elzabeth has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1919.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 28 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 30 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 5 | — |
The Story of Elzabeth
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1920, Elzabeth is a name steeped in history. Girls named Elzabeth are most likely born between 1919 and 1930.
How rare is Elzabeth?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Elzabeth is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1919, peaked in the 1920s with 30 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Elzabeth by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 1919–1994)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | #14108 |
| 1989 | 5 | #12979 |
| 1987 | 6 | #10239 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8612 |
| 1981 | 5 | #10881 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10852 |
| 1973 | 5 | #8806 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4143 |
| 1923 | 8 | #3739 |
| 1922 | 7 | #4143 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3715 |
| 1919 | 5 | #5030 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1919–1994