Phoebe
Peaked at #183 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Phoebe has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Phoebe — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#183
in 2024
Current rank
#183
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Phoebe reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #183 nationally with 1,639 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #297 (2014) to #183 (2024) — a 38% improvement.
As of 2024, Phoebe ranks #183 nationally for girls, with 1,639 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #183 | 1,639 |
| 2023 | #190 | 1,590 |
| 2022 | #215 | 1,382 |
| 2021 | #247 | 1,240 |
| 2020 | #254 | 1,181 |
| 2019 | #291 | 1,149 |
| 2018 | #320 | 1,026 |
| 2017 | #318 | 1,021 |
Phoebe — Boys (United States)
Limited dataPeak rank
#12740
in 2004
Last ranked
#12740
in 2004
Years tracked
1
2004–2004
Trend
Limited data
Phoebe was already at its most popular for boys in 2004 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #12740), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Phoebe hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #12740.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #12,740 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Phoebe most popular?
Phoebe was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #183 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Phoebe becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently insufficient data, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Phoebe?
At least 41,763 babies have been recorded with the name Phoebe in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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