Phoebe: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A bright and shining one like the moon.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #256
- Peak
- #217 in 1880
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Phoebe Means
Phoebe is a girl name of English origin. A bright and shining one like the moon.
How Popular Phoebe Is
Phoebe currently ranks #256 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #217 in 1880. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Phoebe
- Phoebe peaked at #217 in the U.S. in 1880.
- Phoebe is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Names Like Phoebe
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Phoebe
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Phoebe.
Questions About Phoebe
What does Phoebe mean?
Phoebe is a girl name of English origin. A bright and shining one like the moon.
How popular is Phoebe?
Phoebe currently ranks #256 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #217 in 1880. It has held steady.
Where does Phoebe come from?
Phoebe comes from English roots. Phoebe peaked at #217 in the U.S. in 1880.
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