At a glance
- In short
- Libbey is a charming and modern name of English origin, pronounced as LIH-bee (/ˈlɪbi/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2015 (#14,482)
- Babies in 2015
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #5,817 in 1965
- First recorded
- 1965
Meaning of Libbey
Libbey is a lovely and charming name for a baby girl. This name originated from the English language and is pronounced as LIH-bee (/ˈlɪbi/). A variation of this name is Libby. Libbey has gained popularity in recent years in the United States, with its highest ranking occurring in 2015 when it was given to 6 newborn girls. It has consistently been used as a name choice for baby girls since the 1960s, although it's worth noting that its usage has fluctuated over the years. Libbey is a unique and modern name that would be a perfect choice for any little girl.
How to pronounce Libbey
English
- Pronounced LIH-bee /ˈlɪbi/
Popularity of Libbey in the U.S.
Libbey was last recorded in the U.S. in 2015, ranked #14,482 with 6 babies. It peaked at #5,817 in 1965. It first appears in the records in 1965.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1965–2015 17 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 14,482 | back (not recorded in 2013–2014) |
| 2012 | 7 | 13,483 | ▲ 3,281 |
| 2011 | 5 | 16,764 | ▲ 228 |
| 2010 | 5 | 16,992 | back (not recorded in 2009) |
| 2008 | 6 | 15,405 | ▼ 1,481 |
| 2007 | 7 | 13,924 | back (not recorded in 2004–2006) |
| 2003 | 9 | 10,425 | ▲ 683 |
| 2002 | 8 | 11,108 | ▼ 1,006 |
| 2001 | 9 | 10,102 | ▼ 939 |
| 2000 | 10 | 9,163 | ▲ 316 |
| 1999 | 9 | 9,479 | ▲ 4,643 |
| 1998 | 5 | 14,122 | ▼ 3,286 |
| 1997 | 7 | 10,836 | ▲ 2,682 |
| 1996 | 5 | 13,518 | back (not recorded in 1976–1995) |
| 1975 | 5 | 9,067 | back (not recorded in 1971–1974) |
| 1970 | 5 | 7,995 | back (not recorded in 1966–1969) |
| 1965 | 6 | 5,817 | new |