Liberty
Liberty is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Freedom or independence.
Origin and history
Liberty is an English virtue name derived from the Old French 'liberte' and Latin 'libertas', meaning freedom. It became popular as a given name in the United States around patriotic historical moments, such as the late 19th century and the turn of the 21st century. Today, it remains a recognized patriotic choice for modern baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
15,255 babies in the United States have been named Liberty since 1880. It ranks #1262 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #771.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.5 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- MI (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 238 |
| 1920-1930 | 96 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 14 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 46 |
| 1970-1980 | 809 |
| 1980-1990 | 520 |
| 1990-2000 | 939 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,149 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,365 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,064 |
Famous people named Liberty
- Liberty Ross: Model, Actress
- Liberty Phoenix: Actress
Nicknames
Libby, Lib
Fun facts
- The name experienced a notable spike in U.S. popularity in 1976 during the American Bicentennial and again following September 2001.
- It ultimately derives from Libertas, the Roman goddess and personification of freedom.