Elizabeth
Meaning: My God is abundance; pledged to God
Origin: Hebrew — from Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע): El (God) + sheva (oath, abundance)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #7
Total births: 22,247
History: Elizabeth has been a constant in Australian naming, honoring the Queen who reigned for most of Australia's modern history. The City of Elizabeth in Adelaide and countless Australian institutions bear the name. Elizabeth represents Australia's British heritage — a connection that grows more historical with each generation.
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| Current rank (2025) | #83 |
| Babies named Elizabeth in 2025 | 86 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 22,247 |
| Peak year | 1952 (612 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #10 |
| Years in records | 1952–2025 (74 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 25 spots |
Frequently asked about Elizabeth
What does the name Elizabeth mean?
Elizabeth means “My God is abundance; pledged to God” from Hebrew — from Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע): El (God) + sheva (oath, abundance) roots.
What is the origin of the name Elizabeth?
Elizabeth has Hebrew — from Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע): El (God) + sheva (oath, abundance) origin. The traditional meaning is “My God is abundance; pledged to God”.
How popular is Elizabeth in Australia?
Elizabeth ranked #83 in Australia in 2025 — given to 86 babies that year.
When was Elizabeth most popular?
Elizabeth peaked in 1952 with 612 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Elizabeth a boy or girl name?
Elizabeth is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Elizabeths in registered births are female.
Is the name Elizabeth rising or falling in popularity?
Elizabeth has fallen 25 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #58 in 2020 to #83 in 2025.
How long has Elizabeth been recorded in Australia?
Elizabeth appears in birth records in Australia across 74 years — from 1952 through 2025.