Girl name
Phoebe
As of 2025, Phoebe ranks #157 among American girls' names, according to Social Security records. 1,885 girls received the name that year. It has climbed from #253 to #157 over the past five years. The name has never been bigger: its all-time peak in a record going back to 1880 is happening right now. Geographically, it's strongest in Vermont, where it ranks #21 among girl names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#157
among girl names
Trend
Rising
last 5 years
All-time peak
#157
in 2025 (2020s)
Babies in 2025
1,885
girls named Phoebe
Phoebe popularity, 1880–2025
Where Phoebe is most popular
Share of girls born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Vermont (#21), District of Columbia (#40), Alaska (#38)
Uniqueness score
26/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Phoebe in the most recent year of SSA data.
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