Libby Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationLIB-ee / ˈlɪbi

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: God is my oath; Hebrew: My God is a vow

Historical & Cultural Background

Libby is often considered a diminutive of Elizabeth, which has roots in Hebrew. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. It has gained popularity as a standalone name in recent years, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Libby has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Lib
  • Liz

International Variants

  • Elisabeth (German)
  • Elisabet (Spanish)
  • Lisbeth (Danish)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Libby was first seen in the United States in 1955. Libby has ranked as high as #1074 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Libby has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Libby

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19555