Phoebe
5 countries#157 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Phoebe was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
45,495 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #41 · peaked in 2014 with 2,217 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
43,663 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #157 · peaked in 2025 with 1,885 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
43,016 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #22 · peaked in 2008 with 2,116 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,604 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #47 · peaked in 2023 with 88 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
905 births recorded 1987–2022 · currently #1876 · peaked in 2004 with 58 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
875 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #25 · peaked in 2022 with 52 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Phoebe’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #365 | — |
| 2007 | #337 | ↑28 |
| 2008 | #348 | ↓11 |
| 2009 | #322 | ↑26 |
| 2010 | #308 | ↑14 |
| 2011 | #310 | ↓2 |
| 2012 | #301 | ↑9 |
| 2013 | #301 | — |
| 2014 | #296 | ↑5 |
| 2015 | #288 | ↑8 |
| 2016 | #314 | ↓26 |
| 2017 | #318 | ↓4 |
| 2018 | #320 | ↓2 |
| 2019 | #291 | ↑29 |
| 2020 | #253 | ↑38 |
| 2021 | #247 | ↑6 |
| 2022 | #212 | ↑35 |
| 2023 | #191 | ↑21 |
| 2024 | #183 | ↑8 |
| 2025 | #157 | ↑26 |
Frequently asked questions about Phoebe
Is Phoebe a popular name?
Yes — Phoebe currently ranks #157 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Phoebe more common for boys or girls?
Phoebe is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Phoebe most popular?
Phoebe peaked in 2025 in United States, with 1,885 recorded births that year.
Is Phoebe rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Phoebe’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #215 in 1880 to #157 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Phoebe?
At least 90,063 babies have been recorded with the name Phoebe across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Phoebe popular in more than one country?
Yes — Phoebe appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Phoebe?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Phoebe include Piper, Oakley, Arya, Wrenley.
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