Elisabet is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Elizabeth, which means "God is my oath." It was popularized by various queens and saints throughout history, including Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231), who is known for her charity work despite being born into royal privilege. The name Elisabet has been consistently used in Scandinavian countries since the Middle Ages and remains popular today, often shortened to Isa or Lisbet in informal settings.
The name Elisabet experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks of up to 51 births in a single year (1989) and lows of just 9 births (2022). The overall total of 1495 births from 1961 to 2023 indicates that Elisabet was moderately popular during this period.