Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name 'Elisheba', which means "God is my oath", has been a popular given name for centuries. It was traditionally used among Jewish populations before being adopted by Christian communities in Europe during the Middle Ages. The name Elizabeth gained significant popularity in English-speaking countries following the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, who ruled from 1558 to 1603. This regal association has contributed to its enduring appeal among parents choosing names for their daughters today.
The name Elizabeth had its peak popularity during the late 1960s to early 1980s, with particularly high numbers of births recorded between 1983 and 1986. However, it started to decline in popularity after the mid-1980s, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1989 onwards, and only 5 births recorded in 1994. Overall, Elizabeth was given to a total of 247 newborn girls during the period covered by these statistics.