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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Libby — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Libbie|Liberti
HebrewGirl→ Stable

Libby

LIB-ee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#1123
→ Stable
#1123
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 29
Peak rank
#1023 in 2022
5yr change
-26 ranks
Birth frequency
6.0 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1123 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Libby

Popularity score: 29  ·  SSA Rank: #1123

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-26 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hebrew RootClassicVintageDiminutive2-syllableFeminineNickname-friendlyTimelessSimpleUncommon
Character
free spiritwarm friendlinesscheerful energyindependent heartplayful charm
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Libbys

analyticalinsightfularticulateobservantthoughtful
STRONG
High confidence

Libby is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1123 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -26 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1123 · rare
Libby at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheba' meaning 'God's oath' or 'devoted to God'. Popular as an independent name since the 19th century.
Language root:Hebrew · English
Peak rank:#1023 in 2022
5yr change:-26 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Libby Schaaf
Mayor of Oakland
Libby Hill
Television critic
Similar Sound
LibbyLilyLucyLindyLivvy
Similar Style
RubyMaisieRosieDaisySadie
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Libby
LucyIvyRubyWillow◈PennySophieElla
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Libby illustration
Name Intelligence
Libby · Overview
Summary

Libby is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1123 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Libby scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Vintage character
Libby carries a warm, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
libby.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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