Phaedra
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Every Phaedra since 1963 — 1,902 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Phaedra
Phaedra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,409 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 1,902 American babies have been named Phaedra. Its peak came in 1971, when 96 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Phaedra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Phaedra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,409 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,106 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,092 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,591 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,699 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,616 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,640 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,673 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,022 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,607 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,209 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,905 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,315 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,100 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,687 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,944 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,343 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,908 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,913 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,343 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,805 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,679 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,554 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,356 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,135 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,066 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,620 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,753 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,811 |
| 1980 | 33 | #2,783 |
| 1975 | 52 | #1,797 |
| 1970 | 69 | #1,469 |
| 1965 | 32 | #2,102 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Phaedra mean?
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How popular is the name Phaedra in 2025?
Phaedra ranked #7,409 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Phaedra?
1,902 babies have been named Phaedra in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Phaedra most popular?
Phaedra peaked in 1971, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Phaedra a boy or girl name?
Phaedra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Phaedra rising or falling?
Phaedra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.