Lubby
A diminutive form of the Polish name Lubomira, meaning "lover of peace".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Lubby. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lubby today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lubby births was 1928 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lubby. 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 Lubby. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1928
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1928 SSA rank
#4,496
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Lubby: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lubby 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 Lubby during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lubby
The name Lubby is believed to have originated from the Slavic languages, specifically from the old Russian and Ukrainian words "lyubit" and "lyubov," which translate to "to love" and "love," respectively. Its roots can be traced back to the 11th century, during the height of the Kievan Rus', a medieval East Slavic state that spanned parts of modern-day Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Interestingly, the name Lubby does not appear to have any direct mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its connection to the concept of love suggests that it may have been used as a term of endearment or a nickname for loved ones during the early Slavic era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lubby was Lubby Sokolov, a prominent Russian merchant and philanthropist who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his generous contributions to the construction of churches and charitable organizations in Moscow.
Another notable figure with the name Lubby was Lubby Ivanova, a Ukrainian folk singer and musician who lived in the 19th century. She was renowned for her captivating performances and her ability to preserve traditional Ukrainian songs and melodies.
In the early 20th century, Lubby Krasnogorskaya was a Russian artist and painter who gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive portraits and landscapes. Her works are now showcased in several prominent art galleries across Russia.
Lubby Petrov, born in 1912, was a celebrated Russian ballet dancer and choreographer. He performed with the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet and later went on to establish his own dance company, which toured extensively throughout the Soviet Union.
Lastly, Lubby Arkhipova, a Russian opera singer born in 1925, is considered one of the most renowned mezzo-sopranos of the 20th century. She was particularly acclaimed for her performances in various operas by Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov, and her rich and powerful voice left an indelible mark on the world of classical music.
People
Lubby + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lubby 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
Lubby: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lubby?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lubby 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 - US residents.
Is Lubby a common name?
We classify Lubby as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lubby most popular?
The single biggest year for Lubby was 1928, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lubby is about 0 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 Lubby in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lubby a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lubby 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 Lubby still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lubby 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 Lubby 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 share the name Lubby?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.