Libby is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #99 in 2000 with 515 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 1,131 births ranking #48. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 169.6%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 530 girls born was named Libby. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Libby is a warm, friendly short form of Elizabeth and shares that name's traditional Hebrew background. It feels approachable and cheerful while resting on a very established classic.
Once mostly a nickname, Libby has increasingly been used as a full name. Its rise fits the wider trend towards affectionate short forms standing on their own.