Girl
Phoebe
bright, pure
About Phoebe
Sunshine seems captured in the syllables of this delightfully cheerful name. Classic literature and mythology have long celebrated Phoebe, lending it intellectual cachet alongside its playful charm. The name dances with brightness and optimism, suggesting a personality filled with warmth and joy. Its ancient roots provide gravitas while the bouncy "ee" ending keeps it feeling fresh and youthful. Phoebe has maintained steady popularity without ever becoming overdone, occupying that sweet spot where it's recognized but not repetitive. The name complements various styles beautifully, working with traditional surnames just as well as modern ones, and its friendly, approachable quality makes it instantly likeable.
Popularity of the Name Phoebe
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #217 | ||||
| 1881 | #233 | ||||
| 1882 | #219 | ||||
| 1883 | #222 | ||||
| 1884 | #219 | ||||
| 1885 | #235 | ||||
| 1886 | #231 | ||||
| 1887 | #267 | ||||
| 1888 | #294 | ||||
| 1889 | #298 | ||||
| 1890 | #289 | ||||
| 1891 | #270 | ||||
| 1892 | #287 | ||||
| 1893 | #292 | ||||
| 1894 | #298 | ||||
| 1895 | #307 | ||||
| 1896 | #285 | ||||
| 1897 | #346 | ||||
| 1898 | #349 | ||||
| 1899 | #328 | ||||
| 1900 | #395 | ||||
| 1901 | #409 | ||||
| 1902 | #340 | ||||
| 1903 | #386 | ||||
| 1904 | #406 | #137 | |||
| 1905 | #365 | #118 | |||
| 1906 | #470 | #144 | |||
| 1907 | #393 | #177 | |||
| 1908 | #415 | #162 | |||
| 1909 | #416 | #146 | |||
| 1910 | #420 | #160 | |||
| 1911 | #437 | #177 | |||
| 1912 | #472 | #192 | |||
| 1913 | #480 | #164 | |||
| 1914 | #395 | ||||
| 1915 | #433 | #157 | |||
| 1916 | #449 | #201 | |||
| 1917 | #426 | #202 | |||
| 1918 | #458 | ||||
| 1919 | #480 | ||||
| 1920 | #457 | #153 | |||
| 1921 | #498 | #183 | |||
| 1922 | #502 | ||||
| 1923 | #498 | ||||
| 1924 | #506 | ||||
| 1925 | #506 | ||||
| 1926 | #558 | ||||
| 1927 | #545 | ||||
| 1928 | #522 | ||||
| 1929 | #563 | ||||
| 1930 | #533 | ||||
| 1931 | #551 | ||||
| 1932 | #542 | ||||
| 1933 | #532 | ||||
| 1934 | #570 | ||||
| 1935 | #573 | ||||
| 1936 | #553 | ||||
| 1937 | #613 | ||||
| 1938 | #558 | ||||
| 1939 | #563 | ||||
| 1940 | #566 | ||||
| 1941 | #564 | ||||
| 1942 | #665 | ||||
| 1943 | #672 | ||||
| 1944 | #714 | ||||
| 1945 | #747 | ||||
| 1946 | #759 | ||||
| 1947 | #761 | ||||
| 1948 | #855 | ||||
| 1949 | #854 | ||||
| 1950 | #892 | ||||
| 1951 | #860 | ||||
| 1952 | #932 | ||||
| 1953 | #983 | ||||
| 1954 | #824 | ||||
| 1955 | #895 | ||||
| 1956 | #967 | ||||
| 1958 | #990 | ||||
| 1959 | #985 | ||||
| 1960 | #996 | ||||
| 1961 | #991 | ||||
| 1966 | #998 | ||||
| 1967 | #868 | ||||
| 1977 | #930 | ||||
| 1989 | #940 | #184 | #435 | ||
| 1990 | #870 | #173 | #316 | ||
| 1991 | #853 | #143 | |||
| 1992 | #979 | #149 | #332 | ||
| 1993 | #898 | #175 | #578 | #708 | |
| 1994 | #817 | #120 | #587 | ||
| 1995 | #578 | #124 | #610 | #670 | |
| 1996 | #544 | #65 | #290 | #684 | |
| 1997 | #559 | #60 | #66 | #242 | #601 |
| 1998 | #605 | #46 | #96 | #313 | #872 |
| 1999 | #494 | #42 | #64 | #346 | #541 |
| 2000 | #440 | #43 | #72 | #232 | #521 |
| 2001 | #389 | #45 | #70 | #331 | #418 |
| 2002 | #436 | #47 | #53 | #307 | #526 |
| 2003 | #436 | #50 | #47 | #219 | #638 |
| 2004 | #405 | #51 | #45 | #500 | #623 |
| 2005 | #425 | #40 | #67 | #390 | #577 |
| 2006 | #365 | #37 | #58 | #341 | #500 |
| 2007 | #337 | #32 | #98 | #293 | #509 |
| 2008 | #348 | #30 | #61 | #308 | #522 |
| 2009 | #322 | #31 | #69 | #246 | #409 |
| 2010 | #308 | #30 | #58 | #264 | #512 |
| 2011 | #310 | #28 | #65 | #230 | #385 |
| 2012 | #301 | #30 | #83 | #211 | #426 |
| 2013 | #302 | #27 | #77 | #199 | #443 |
| 2014 | #297 | #23 | #71 | #178 | #374 |
| 2015 | #288 | #22 | #64 | #119 | #404 |
| 2016 | #314 | #25 | #77 | #135 | #363 |
| 2017 | #318 | #21 | #53 | #141 | #287 |
| 2018 | #320 | #24 | #66 | #113 | #335 |
| 2019 | #291 | #23 | #63 | #141 | #284 |
| 2020 | #254 | #26 | #79 | #128 | #293 |
| 2021 | #247 | #25 | #79 | #124 | #292 |
| 2022 | #212 | #26 | #77 | #79 | #185 |
| 2023 | #191 | #24 | #57 | #100 | #192 |
| 2024 | #183 | #20 | #54 | #83 | #197 |
| 2025 | #157 | #13 | #48 | #98 | #202 |
| 1978 | #315 | ||||
| 1982 | #381 | ||||
| 1987 | #261 | ||||
| 1988 | #262 | #566 | |||
| 1985 | #577 | ||||
| 1986 | #597 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Phoebe
- Phebe
- Phoibe
- Fibi
Names Similar to Phoebe
Nicknames for Phoebe
- Phoebs
- Bee
- Feef
- Pheeb
- Phee
Famous People Named Phoebe
| Phoebe Waller-Bridge | English actress and writer |
| Phoebe Cates | American actress |
| Phoebe Tonkin | Australian actress and model |
| Phoebe Snow | American singer-songwriter |
| Phoebe Philo | British fashion designer |
| Phoebe Judge | American podcast host and journalist |
| Phoebe Prince | Irish teenager who was a victim of bullying |
| Phoebe Hearst | American philanthropist and women's rights advocate |
| Phoebe Dynevor | English actress |
| Phoebe Snetsinger | American birdwatcher and author |
| Phoebe Robinson | American comedian and author |
| Phoebe Cary | American poet |
Characters Named Phoebe
| Phoebe Buffay | Character from the TV show "Friends" |
| Phoebe Hallowell | Character from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Phoebe Thunderman | Character from the TV show "The Thundermans" |
| Phoebe Abbott | Character from the TV series "How I Met Your Mother" |
| Phoebe Figalilly | Character from the novel "The Doll People" |
| Phoebe Caulfield | Character from the novel "The Catcher in the Rye" |
| Phoebe Tyler | Character from the TV soap opera "All My Children" |