Phebe
Every Phebe since 1880 — 2,958 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Phebe
Phebe is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,669 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,958 American babies have been named Phebe. Its peak came in 2011, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Phebe stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Phebe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,669 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,750 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,260 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,878 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,206 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,522 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,243 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,988 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,783 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,501 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,827 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,086 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,066 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,462 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,541 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,279 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,850 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,619 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,349 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,140 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,633 |
| 2004 | 39 | #3,732 |
| 2003 | 34 | #4,015 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,359 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,328 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,271 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,883 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,053 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,276 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,680 |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,083 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,177 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,893 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,641 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,337 |
| 1950 | 13 | #3,017 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,569 |
| 1940 | 14 | #2,278 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,829 |
| 1930 | 27 | #1,524 |
| 1925 | 30 | #1,531 |
| 1920 | 27 | #1,620 |
| 1915 | 23 | #1,563 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,603 |
| 1905 | 10 | #1,286 |
| 1900 | 22 | #795 |
| 1895 | 22 | #679 |
| 1890 | 20 | #596 |
| 1885 | 32 | #361 |
| 1880 | 15 | #447 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Phebe in 2025?
Phebe ranked #5,669 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Phebe?
2,958 babies have been named Phebe in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Phebe most popular?
Phebe peaked in 2011, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Phebe a boy or girl name?
Phebe is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Phebe rising or falling?
Phebe is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.