Phoebe is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #17 in 2024 with 1,549 recorded births. This places Phoebe in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 2,116 births ranking #26. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 70.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 167 girls 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.