Holding steady.
Popularity of Libbey since 1965
Babies named Libbey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Libbey is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1965, making it a modern addition to the family of names derived from Elizabeth. Its peak usage came in the year 2000, but even then it was too uncommon to rank in national data. The name has maintained a stable trajectory with no significant rise or fall in usage. As a variant of Libby, it shares the same uncertain etymology, likely originating as a diminutive of the classic Elizabeth. Libbey remains a rare choice, given to fewer than a handful of girls each year, and has not been consistently recorded in any particular state.
Libbey is a spelling variant of Libby, which originated as a diminutive or pet form of the name Elizabeth. Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. The name has been in use since the Protestant Reformation, and the Libby form became common in the 19th century. Libbey, however, is a relatively modern spelling variation that first appeared in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lib, Bey
Sibling names for Libbey
Names that share Libbey's style, for a brother or sister.
