Phoebe is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #12740 in 2004 with 5 recorded births. This places Phoebe in the bottom 4% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 5 births ranking #12740. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 396,960 boys born was named Phoebe. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Phoebe is a luminous Greek classic meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. It feels intelligent, lively, and beautifully distinctive.
The name appears in Greek mythology and the New Testament, which gives it both classical and biblical presence. Its unusual but accessible sound has helped it remain beloved.