Phoebe

Rank 214th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Phoebe was 214th most popular baby name for girls and 481st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,373 babies were named Phoebe in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,451 babies in the United States were named Phoebe. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Phoebe is around 16 to 21 years old.

The name "Phoebe" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Phoebe include Phee and Bee.

Phoebe Meaning & Origin

Phoebe is a classic Greek name, meaning "bright, pure," and it often brings to mind the image of a strong, intelligent, and independent woman.

The name Phoebe is described as confident, artistic and eclectic.

Pronunciation

Phoebe is pronounced phoebe in English. The name Phoebe has 6 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Phoebe

Phoebe was the name of a character from the popular TV show "Friends," known for her quirky humor and unique songs.

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Relevant Categories

Greek Baby Names 🇬🇷

Similar Sounding Names

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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