Libby
How to say it: LIB-ee · /ˈlɪbi/
Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance'.
Libby was the 987th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 202 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,033 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #987 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 202 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,412 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,033 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a strong run to the 2010s, Libby settled just below its high. Still close to peak and well used, it may ease down a little.
What goes with it
Cheerful in two light syllables with soft and crisp sounds, Libby feels gentle. Ellie and Maisie match its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Libby is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Libby
- Libby Kosmala (born 1942)Australian Paralympic shooter
- Libby Clegg (born 1990)Scottish Paralympic sprinter
- Libby Stout (born 1990)American soccer player
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