Libby

“Variant of Elizabeth — My God is an oath; my God is abundance” — Hebrew origin

Girl's name · #1144 in the US (2025) · 2010s

Libby has appeared in US records since 1881 — best rank #604 (1934) · 17,966 babies named Libby all-time · 1 in 7,700 girls born in 2025.

Around the world: about 1 in 1,600 girls in Scotland (2025) · about 1 in 3,200 girls in England & Wales (2025) · about 1 in 9,800 girls in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 22 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Libbys

Libby Trickett — Australian swimmer, Olympic gold medallist, world champion, world record-holder
Libby Holman — American socialite, actress, singer, and activist (1904-1971)
Libby Lane — British Anglican bishop (born 1966)
Libby Kosmala — Australian Paralympic shooter
Libby Clegg — Scottish Paralympic sprinter

In stories & tradition

Libby Smith — Lost
Libby Kennedy — Neighbours
Libby Fox — EastEnders

What Libbys become

Among 132 notable people named Libby:

Athletes appear 1.42× more often than among typical names — e.g. Libby Trickett, Australian swimmer, Olympic gold medallist, world champion, world record-holder.

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