Libby
Libby: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪbi/
Meaning and origin of Libby
- A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth and Isabel.
How popular is Libby?
Since 1880, 17,966 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Libby (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #605 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #4166 in 1955. In 2025, 202 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Libby FAQ
What does the name Libby mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth and Isabel.
How popular is the name Libby?
Since 1880, 17,966 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Libby (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #605 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #4166 in 1955. In 2025, 202 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Libby a boy or girl name?
Libby is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 17,966 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.