How Many People Are Named Elsbeth?
Complete statistics for the name Elsbeth: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elsbeth, a very rare female name, is held by only 445 people in the US, making up just 1 in 741,306 Americans. The majority of those named Elsbeth are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 64All 737 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1983Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elsbeth Through the Generations
Elsbeth has seen a slow rise in popularity since its peak in 1983 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Elsbeth is 64, with 159 under 30, 193 aged 30-60, and 385 over 60. This distribution highlights how the name has become more associated with older generations, despite its recent uptick in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elsbeth's German roots
📄 About the Name Elsbeth
How Many People Have the Name Elsbeth?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 445 people in the United States currently share the name Elsbeth. That works out to roughly 1 in every 741,306 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elsbeth a Common or Rare Name?
Elsbeth is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Elsbeth Mean?
Elsbeth means "Germanic origin, meaning 'foreign warrior'" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elsbeth in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Elsbeth Most Popular?
The name Elsbeth reached peak popularity in 1983, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Elsbeth?
Approximately 445 people named Elsbeth live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 737. That works out to roughly 1 in 741,306 Americans.
Is Elsbeth a rare name?
Elsbeth is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 741,306 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elsbeth mean?
Elsbeth means "Germanic origin, meaning 'foreign warrior'" and comes from German origins.
Is Elsbeth more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elsbeth are male and 100% are female.
When was Elsbeth most popular?
Elsbeth peaked in 1983 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.