Libby

Meaning of Libby

Libby is often a shortened version of Elizabeth, which means "My God is abundance" or "My God is an oath."

Libby has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Libby

After ranking as high as #781 in 2005, Libby has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Libby

• Libby Offutt
  Former model, Dale Earnhardt's girlfriend
• Libby Trickett
  Australian Olympic swimmer
• Libby Purves
  British journalist and author
• Libby Gleeson
  Australian children's author
• Libby Tanner
  Australian actress

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Questions about the name Libby

What does the name Libby mean?

Libby means libby is often a shortened version of elizabeth, which means "my god is abundance" or "my god is an oath.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Libby a boy's or a girl's name?

Libby is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Libby?

Libby did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Libby most popular?

Libby peaked at #781 in 2005.