Phoebe is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #605 in 1998 with 398 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,885 births ranking #157. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 4,439 girls born was named Phoebe. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.