Lb
Abbreviation for the unit of measurement "pound".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Lb. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lb today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lb births was 1991 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lb. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lb. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1991
6 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1991 SSA rank
#7,844
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Lb: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lb from the 1920s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Lb remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lb by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lb during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lb
Lb is a name with a rich and fascinating history, rooted in the ancient civilizations of the Middle East. Its origins can be traced back to the Sumerian culture, which flourished in the region now known as modern-day Iraq around 4000 BCE. The name is believed to have derived from the Sumerian word "lub," which translates to "heart" or "center."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lb can be found in the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient literary masterpiece dating back to the third millennium BCE. In this epic, Lb is mentioned as the name of a minor character, though details about their role and significance are scarce.
As the centuries passed, the name Lb spread across the ancient world, appearing in various forms and spellings. In ancient Egypt, for instance, a similar name, "Lub," was used, possibly influenced by the Sumerian origins. This name has been found inscribed on several ancient Egyptian artifacts and hieroglyphic texts.
During the height of the Roman Empire, a notable figure named Lb Cornelius Scipio lived in the 2nd century BCE. He was a Roman statesman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Punic Wars against Carthage. His name is recorded in several historical accounts from that time period.
In the Middle Ages, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Lb ibn Rushd, also known as Averroes, made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, theology, and law. Born in Cordoba, Spain, in 1126 CE, he is renowned for his influential commentaries on the works of Aristotle and his efforts to reconcile Islamic faith with Greek philosophy.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Lb was Lb al-Khwarizmi, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He is credited with laying the foundations of algebra and introducing the concept of algorithms, which revolutionized the field of mathematics and paved the way for modern computer science.
Moving forward in history, Lb Tolstoy, the famous Russian writer and philosopher, was born in 1828 CE. He is best known for his masterpieces, such as "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina," which have been widely acclaimed for their profound exploration of human nature and the complexities of society.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Lb throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Lb + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lb as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lb: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lb?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lb going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Lb a common name?
We classify Lb as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lb most popular?
The single biggest year for Lb was 1991, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lb is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lb in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lb a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lb in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lb still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lb in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lb can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Lb?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.