Total births
218
Girls' name · since 1968
Libra
Libra has 218 recorded births since 1968 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1976 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 218
- total births
- 1968–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 89%
- born in that decade
Libra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 218 have been recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Libra recorded 218 times among girls since 1968, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 1984.
- 218 total births
- 1968–1984 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 89% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
218 girls have been named Libra since 1968, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1984.
- 218
- total births
- 1968–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 89%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
89% of everyone ever named Libra was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
33 babies were named Libra in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Libra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Libra's full recorded timeline at 1976, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1968, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1976 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Libra at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Libra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–1984
- Peak year (1976)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Libra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Libra's strongest decade.
194 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 89% of all-time use.
Libra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
194 births
- 1980s 19
1980s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 194 births (89% of all-time use).
Libra by state
Where Libra concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 3.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 2.3% |
California share of Libra's total US births 3.2%
Even split
7 of 218 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Libra? ▼
Libra has been given to 218 babies in the U.S. since 1968, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1984. 33 babies were born in 1976, its single highest year.
When was Libra most popular? ▼
Libra was most popular in the 1970s decade with 194 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Libra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Libra are California (7 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Libra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Libra since 1968 -- 17 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Libra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Libby, Liberty, Libbie, Liba, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Libra's data
- Libra's decade-level peak was the 1970s (194 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Libras (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Libra
Nearby Names Like Libra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Libra
Libby Girl
#1121 17,966 births
Liberty Girl
#975 15,255 births
Libbie Girl
#12167 2,513 births
Liba Girl
#2869 1,051 births
Librada Girl
657 births
Compare Libra side by side: Libra vs Libby Libra vs Liberty Libra vs Libbie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Libra: Baby Name Since 1968 - 218 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/libra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Libra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.