How Many People Are Named Lisbeth?

Complete statistics for the name Lisbeth: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lisbeth
Very Rare
Germanic

Lisbeth, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 61,470 Americans today. With around 5,368 people named Lisbeth alive in the US, it peaked in popularity in 2002 with 409 births.

~5,368
Living in US
1 in 61,470
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,230
Worldwide Bearers
#6,451
Global Rank
🇨🇭 Switzerland
4,593
🇪🇨 Ecuador
2,942
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,299
🇧🇴 Bolivia
2,254
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,390
🇦🇹 Austria
1,157
🇫🇮 Finland
673
🇨🇱 Chile
672
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
446
🇪🇸 Spain
376

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,368 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
2,990
Would be under 30 (51%)
1,489
Would be 30–60 (25%)
1,431
Would be over 60 (24%)

All 5,910 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: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
72
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lisbeth Through the Generations

Lisbeth has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2002, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. The majority of Lisbeths are under 30, indicating its modern appeal. As of now, the average age of Lisbeths is 39, with 2,990 under 30, 1,489 aged 30-60, and 1,431 over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,085
New York 762
Texas 465
Illinois 190
Florida 178
New Jersey 138
North Carolina 73
Arizona 59
Pennsylvania 47
Georgia 46

✨ Similar Names to Lisbeth

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lisbeth's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Lisbeth

How Many People Have the Name Lisbeth?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,368 people in the United States currently share the name Lisbeth. That works out to roughly 1 in every 61,470 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lisbeth a Common or Rare Name?

Lisbeth 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 Lisbeth Mean?

Lisbeth means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lisbeth in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Lisbeth Most Popular?

The name Lisbeth reached peak popularity in 2002, with 409 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Lisbeth?

Approximately 5,368 people named Lisbeth live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,910. That works out to roughly 1 in 61,470 Americans.

Is Lisbeth a rare name?

Lisbeth is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 61,470 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lisbeth mean?

Lisbeth means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Lisbeth more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lisbeth are male and 100% are female.

When was Lisbeth most popular?

Lisbeth peaked in 2002 with 409 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,368
All-Time Births5,910
1 in X1 in 61,470
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year2002
World Rank#6,451
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.