How Many People Are Named Libby?

Complete statistics for the name Libby: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Libby
Rare
American

Libby is a very rare female name, with only 13,973 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 23,616 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2009 with 355 births, but its trend is slowly declining. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Libby are under 30 years old.

~9,917
Living in US
1 in 33,422
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

13,973
Worldwide Bearers
#20,452
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
108
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
94
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
80
🇮🇪 Ireland
69
🇮🇳 India
60
🇳🇱 Netherlands
49
🇲🇽 Mexico
47
🇵🇪 Peru
41
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
31
🇰🇼 Kuwait
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
4 (0%)
♀ Female
13,970 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 49
7,177
Would be under 30 (40%)
3,461
Would be 30–60 (19%)
7,127
Would be over 60 (40%)

All 17,765 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
81
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Libby Through the Generations

Libby has seen a steady rise and fall in popularity over the decades, peaking in 2009 with 355 births. Today, there are 13,973 people named Libby living in the US, with a significant portion being younger individuals. The name's current trend shows a slow decline, indicating it's becoming less popular among new parents, but it remains a beloved choice for many families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 2,212
Texas 971
North Carolina 791
California 773
Illinois 681
Ohio 631
Georgia 468
Pennsylvania 417
Tennessee 408
Indiana 378

✨ Similar Names to Libby

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Libby's American roots

📄 About the Name Libby

How Many People Have the Name Libby?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,917 people in the United States currently share the name Libby. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,422 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Libby a Common or Rare Name?

Libby is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Libby Mean?

Libby means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Libby in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Libby Most Popular?

The name Libby reached peak popularity in 2009, with 355 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Libby?

Approximately 9,917 people named Libby live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,917. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,422 Americans.

Is Libby a rare name?

Libby is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,422 Americans has this name.

What does the name Libby mean?

Libby means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Libby more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Libby are male and 100% are female.

When was Libby most popular?

Libby peaked in 2009 with 355 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US9,917
All-Time Births9,917
1 in X1 in 33,422
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age49
Peak Year2009
World Rank#20,452
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.