Libby
Pronunciation: [ l-IHB-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Libby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 5 babies have been named Libby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Libby is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,375 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,375
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Libby
Libby is a boy name .
Is Libby a boy or girl name? Libby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,375 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,122. Libby is more commonly used as a girl name.
Libby is currently ranked #39,375 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Libby include Lib, Liy, Liie, and Libkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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