Liberty

Liberty: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Liberty

  • A unisex given name.
  • A female given name from English.
  • A male given name from English.

Etymology

From liberty.

How popular is Liberty?

195U.S. babies in 2025
#406peak rank (2004)
15,409babies since 1880

Since 1880, 15,255 girls and 154 boys in the U.S. have been named Liberty (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #406 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #2227 in 1918. In 2025, 195 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Liberty FAQ

What does the name Liberty mean?

A unisex given name. A female given name from English. A male given name from English. From liberty.

What is the origin of the name Liberty?

Liberty is listed as a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Liberty?

Since 1880, 15,255 girls and 154 boys in the U.S. have been named Liberty (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #406 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #2227 in 1918. In 2025, 195 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Liberty a boy or girl name?

Liberty is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 15,255 girls and 154 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.