Liberty
How to say it: LIB-er-tee · /ˈlɪbərti/
From Latin 'libertas' meaning freedom; used as a virtue name in English-speaking countries.
Liberty was the 1,013th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 195 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 65% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,486 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,013 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 195 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,001 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −65% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,486 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Holding near its 2010s high, Liberty remains well used after its peak. A modest slip seems likely ahead.
What goes with it
Bold in meaning and crisp yet soft in sound, Liberty projects strength as a virtue name. Libby offers a cozy short form and Destiny shares its spirit.
Nicknames
- Libby
- Lib
- Bertie
Honouring a Liberty in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Liberty is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Liberty
- Liberty Ross (born 1978)British model and actor
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