Fun Facts About the Name Isbeth
- 11 babies named Isbeth: U.S. records list 11 babies given the name Isbeth from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Isbeth Mean?
Isbeth is a feminine name in the Elisabeth family. Its meaning is inherited from the Hebrew name Elisheva, commonly translated "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." Elisheva is formed from El ("God") and a second element understood either as "oath" or as "abundance" and fullness. The same Hebrew name lies behind Elizabeth and its many European forms. In Isbeth the opening of Elisabeth has been shortened, so the name's meaning is not built from the modern English pieces Is- and -beth.
Isbeth Name History & Origins
Isbeth is a contracted variant of Elisabeth, the form of Elizabeth used in German, Dutch, and Scandinavian languages. The Greek form Elisabet appears in the New Testament for Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, and the Latin Elisabeth became the usual form in much of western Europe. In German and Scandinavian usage, Elisabeth produced many shortened forms, including Lisbeth, Beth, and Isbeth; the contracted Isbeth is associated especially with Danish naming. It is best understood as part of that later shortening tradition rather than as a separate ancient name. The precise earliest use of Isbeth and the route by which the contracted form spread are not well documented.
How Popular is the Name Isbeth?
Isbeth has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2025. Its best rank was #9,101 in 2025.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #9,101 | 11 | 0.0007% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
Explore More Lists with Name Isbeth
Most Popular Girl Names That Start with I
How the Name Isbeth Shapes Your Personality and Life?
Your tendency is to finish whatever you start. You like to use the pen or the needle (writing, fashion design etc). You are loving, compassionate, intuitive and humanitarian. Runs of luck, either good or bad, follow you. You are sympathetic, but at times might be touchy and oversensitive. You may have a gift for writing. You are intuitive and might be interested in the arts, drama or science.
You desire to inspire and lead, to control other's affairs. You are giving, courageous and bold, action oriented,energetic and strong willed. You want to make a difference in the world, and this attitude often attracts you to cultural interests, politics, social issues, and the cultivation of your creative talents.
✦ Isbeth's Deeper Meaning & Tips for Parents Discover Isbeth's symbolic numbers and practical tips for choosing a name that complements your child's birth date.