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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Elsbeth — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Elsa|Else
GermanicGirl↓ Declining

Elsbeth

ELZ-beth · 2 syllables

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Girl
#15925
↓ Declining
#15925
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 2
Peak rank
#11412 in 2021
5yr change
-53 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #15925 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Germanic girl names
Elsbeth

Popularity score: 2  ·  SSA Rank: #15925

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-53 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
34 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Elsbeth scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
18
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
GermanicClassicVintage2-syllableGirlNoble meaningEuropeanOld High German RootTraditionalRare
Character
steadfast resolvequiet intelligencepractical wisdomloyal devotion
STRONG
High confidence

Elsbeth is a Germanic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #15925 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -53 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#15925 · very rare
Elsbeth at a Glance
Meaning:From German 'Els' (noble) and 'beth' (pledge). A classic Germanic name combining nobility with devoted promise.
Language root:German · Old High German
Peak rank:#11412 in 2021
5yr change:-53 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Elsbeth Levy
Character in Swiss folklore
Similar Sound
ElisabethElspethElsaElsieEdith
Similar Style
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WilhelmOttoKlausGretelLieselHeidiErnstGisela
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Elsbeth · Overview
Summary

Elsbeth is a Germanic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #15925 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Vintage character
Elsbeth carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 53 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
elsbeth.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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