Liberty is an English given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'libertas', meaning freedom or liberty. It has been used as a given name since the early 19th century, reflecting the ideals of the French Revolution and the American Revolution. The name Liberty gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly among families with a strong sense of patriotism or advocacy for civil liberties. Today, it remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a meaningful and inspiring name for their daughter.
The name Liberty has seen varying popularity over the years, with a significant spike in usage between 1970 and 1976, reaching its peak at 16 births in 1976. Since then, it has maintained a steady but lower occurrence, with most years recording between 5 to 10 births. The total number of births recorded for the name Liberty from 1916 to 2017 is 154.