Liberty
- Meaning
- Freedom
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What does Liberty mean?
Liberty means “Freedom”.
Liberty is an English word name meaning freedom, ultimately connected with Latin libertas. It belongs to the tradition of names that express ideals, alongside choices such as Hope and Justice. Its meaning can have a personal, civic, or historical significance without depending on one particular event as the name’s origin.
Libby gives Liberty a familiar short form, while Bertie draws from a different part of the name. The full three-syllable version makes the word and its meaning immediately apparent. Families may choose Liberty to honor a deeply held value or a personal story, with the nickname offering a more informal option for everyday use.
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Nicknames for Liberty
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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Liberty?
United States · 2025Explore how often Liberty is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,188 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Liberty
- 195 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 26.7% Fewer than 2024
Liberty over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,188 | 195 |
| 2024 | Girls | #976 | 266 |
| 2023 | Girls | #885 | 304 |
| 2022 | Girls | #761 | 377 |
| 2021 | Girls | #619 | 479 |
| 2020 | Girls | #652 | 443 |
| 2019 | Girls | #654 | 447 |
| 2018 | Girls | #578 | 534 |
| 2017 | Boys | #11,612 | 6 |
| 2017 | Girls | #565 | 534 |
| 2016 | Girls | #543 | 577 |
| 2015 | Girls | #555 | 561 |
| 2014 | Girls | #560 | 548 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Liberty
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Libby
Mostly girls- Meaning
- God is my oath, through Elizabeth
Listed as a related name to Liberty.
Olivia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Olive tree
Shares an origin with Liberty.
Evelyn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Desired; or water, island
Shares an origin with Liberty.
Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Liberty.
Ava
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Life; bird; water, island
Shares an origin with Liberty.
Eleanor
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Uncertain; from Aliénor
Shares an origin with Liberty.
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