US Popularity:435
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Bright, radiant; Pure
If you're looking for a name that reflects the light baby will bring into your life, you've hit the right note with Phoebe. This Greek girl's name means "bright," "radiant," and "pure," and refers to the Greek god of the sun, Phoebus Apollo. Your little girl can also look up to Friends' Phoebe Buffay, whose kindness, loyalty, and unabashed quirkiness has made her a fan favorite. Whichever avenue she travels down, she's sure to shine some light into your lives.

Common Nicknames for Phoebe

Nicknames come in all shapes and sizes. And if you love the name Phoebe, you’re in luck, because the options are cuter than ever! From the sweet to the sassy, we’ve got you and baby covered.

How Popular Is The Name Phoebe?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Phoebe is currently #468 on The Bump
Girl:Phoebe is currently #328 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Phoebe is currently #435 in U.S. births
Girl:Phoebe is currently #191 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#191
in 2023
+ 23
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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