Libby

Libby is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 215 girls in the United States.

Libby at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Libby

Libby belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Libby first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #605 in 1934, and in 2024 215 babies received the name — 17,760 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Libby in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#605 in 1934
Peak year
2009
Babies named Libby in 2024
215
Total since 1880
17,760

Libby in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#48 in 2005
Babies named Libby in 2025
80
Total since 1996
14,591

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Libby mean?

The meaning of Libby is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Libby a boy or girl name?

Libby is a girl name. In 2024, 215 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Libby?

Libby comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Libby?

Libby first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #605 in 1934, and 215 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].