Phoebe
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Every Phoebe since 1880 — 43,663 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Phoebe
Phoebe is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #157 in 2025 with 1,885 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 43,663 American babies have been named Phoebe. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,885 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Phoebe stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Phoebe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,885 | #157 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,647 | #183 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1,591 | #191 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,384 | #212 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,240 | #247 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,181 | #254 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,149 | #291 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,027 | #320 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,021 | #318 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,036 | #314 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,119 | #288 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,104 | #297 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,065 | #302 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,061 | #301 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,023 | #310 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,040 | #308 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,018 | #322 | — | — |
| 2008 | 959 | #348 | — | — |
| 2007 | 988 | #337 | — | — |
| 2006 | 890 | #365 | — | — |
| 2005 | 730 | #425 | — | — |
| 2004 | 752 | #405 | 5 | #12,741 |
| 2003 | 689 | #436 | — | — |
| 2002 | 665 | #436 | — | — |
| 2001 | 752 | #389 | — | — |
| 2000 | 642 | #440 | — | — |
| 1995 | 397 | #578 | — | — |
| 1990 | 224 | #872 | — | — |
| 1985 | 119 | #1,191 | — | — |
| 1980 | 84 | #1,455 | — | — |
| 1975 | 112 | #1,062 | — | — |
| 1970 | 111 | #1,082 | — | — |
| 1965 | 75 | #1,248 | — | — |
| 1960 | 117 | #997 | — | — |
| 1955 | 120 | #896 | — | — |
| 1950 | 99 | #893 | — | — |
| 1945 | 101 | #747 | — | — |
| 1940 | 150 | #566 | — | — |
| 1935 | 127 | #573 | — | — |
| 1930 | 164 | #533 | — | — |
| 1925 | 192 | #506 | — | — |
| 1920 | 220 | #457 | — | — |
| 1915 | 198 | #433 | — | — |
| 1910 | 89 | #420 | — | — |
| 1905 | 87 | #365 | — | — |
| 1900 | 71 | #395 | — | — |
| 1895 | 90 | #307 | — | — |
| 1890 | 74 | #289 | — | — |
| 1885 | 72 | #235 | — | — |
| 1880 | 50 | #217 | — | — |
Famous people named Phoebe
- Phoebe Religious figure · 50–100
- Phoebe Tonkin Actor · b. 1989
- Phoebe Cates Actor · b. 1963
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge Actor · b. 1985
- Phoebe Snow Musician · 1950–2011
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Phoebe mean?
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How popular is the name Phoebe in 2025?
Phoebe ranked #157 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,885 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Phoebe?
43,663 babies have been named Phoebe in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Phoebe most popular?
Phoebe peaked in 2025, when 1,885 newborns received the name.
Is Phoebe a boy or girl name?
Phoebe is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Phoebe rising or falling?
Phoebe is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Phoebe?
Well-known people named Phoebe include Phoebe (religious figure), Phoebe Tonkin (actor), Phoebe Cates (actor).