Libby is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #890 in 2014 with 306 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 355 births ranking #798. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 121.7%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 5,836 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.