Phoebe
Female name · ★ Classic
13,489
Total Births
2007
Peak Year
#191
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Phoebe
Phoebe is a classic female name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 13,489 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 2000s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,119 births |
| 1890s | 965 births |
| 1900s | 712 births |
| 1910s | 833 births |
| 1920s | 775 births |
| 1930s | 595 births |
| 1940s | 492 births |
| 1950s | 395 births |
| 1960s | 325 births |
| 1970s | 59 births |
| 1980s | 72 births |
| 1990s | 1,268 births |
| 2000s | 2,897 births |
| 2010s | 2,016 births |
| 2020s | 966 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phoebe?
Phoebe has been given to 13,489 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2007 with 376 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #191.
Is Phoebe a boy or girl name?
Phoebe is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Phoebe most popular?
Phoebe was most popular in 2007, when 376 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Phoebe?
Phoebe first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).