Libby is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #928 in 2011 with 279 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 355 births ranking #798. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 102.2%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 6,304 girls born was named Libby. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.