Libbi
A feminine name of indeterminate origin, possibly meaning "beloved" or "dear".
Name Census estimates that about 221 living Americans carry the first name Libbi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Libbi today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Libbi births was 2004 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Libbi. 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.
People living today
221
~ 1 in 1,550,925 Americans
Peak year
2004
10 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,418
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Libbi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Libbi from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 78 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Libbi 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 Libbi 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 Libbi
The name Libbi is a diminutive form of the English name Elizabeth, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheva. Elisheva is composed of two elements: "El," meaning "God," and "shava," meaning "oath" or "fullness." The name Elizabeth is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, possibly as early as the 12th century.
Libbi gained popularity as a nickname for Elizabeth in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It was often used as a affectionate and familiar form of the longer name Elizabeth. The popularity of the name Libbi may have been influenced by its playful and endearing sound.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Libbi is found in the works of the English novelist Jane Austen. In her novel "Pride and Prejudice," published in 1813, a character named Miss Lydia Bennet is affectionately referred to as "Libbi" by her family members.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Libbi. One such person was Libbi Gorr (1938-2021), an Australian writer, broadcaster, and comedian. She was known for her incisive wit and her contributions to Australian popular culture.
Another notable Libbi was Libbi Taylor (1949-2011), an American politician who served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 1983 to 1995. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in shaping legislation related to family and social issues.
In the field of sports, Libbi Parsons (born 1974) was a Canadian swimmer who competed in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. She won a bronze medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
The name Libbi also has literary connections. Libbi Dobree (1937-2018) was a British author and academic who wrote extensively on the works of Jane Austen and other 19th-century novelists.
Finally, Libbi Howlett (born 1950) is an American artist known for her vibrant abstract paintings and mixed media works. Her art has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across the United States.
People
Libbi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Libbi 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
Libbi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Libbi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 221 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Libbi 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 1,550,925 US residents.
Is Libbi a common name?
We classify Libbi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 237 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Libbi most popular?
The single biggest year for Libbi was 2004, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Libbi is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Libbi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Libbi in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.