Elizabeth
Girl name · 6,495 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Elizabeth: 6,495 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 352 births in 1975.
Elizabeth has ancient Hebrew roots, derived from Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "my God is abundance." The name entered the English-speaking world via the Greek New Testament, and its enduring popularity owes much to two of Britain's most celebrated monarchs: Queen Elizabeth I, the Tudor Virgin Queen, and Queen Elizabeth II, whose record-breaking reign defined modern Scotland. Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor further cemented the name's glamour. Place connections include the city of Elizabeth in New Jersey, named after the wife of Sir George Carteret, and Elizabeth in South Australia. The name boasts countless variants across Europe—Elisabeth, Eliza, Betty, and the Scottish diminutive Elspeth—making it both timeless and adaptable for any family tree.
Girl 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1975352 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #11638 babies
- Total births
- 6,495since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 33%vs prior 5y