Elspeth
A girls’ name of Greek origin, meaning god's oath; Scottish form of Elizabeth.
Babies a year
34
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#997
34 babies
In 2025, 34 babies in England and Wales were named Elspeth. In the US, 21 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 39 in 1984.
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