Pheobe
Every Pheobe since 1882 — 1,136 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pheobe
Pheobe is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,063 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 1,136 American babies have been named Pheobe. Its peak came in 2009, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Pheobe stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pheobe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,063 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,832 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,959 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,648 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,136 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,571 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,281 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,458 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,358 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,568 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,986 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,156 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,199 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,805 |
| 2011 | 28 | #5,026 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,212 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,396 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,429 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,065 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,192 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,750 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,439 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,744 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,964 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,077 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,725 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,437 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,590 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,665 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,150 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,113 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,814 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,605 |
| 1920 | 17 | #2,245 |
| 1915 | 15 | #2,122 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,899 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,179 |
| 1885 | 7 | #903 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pheobe in 2025?
Pheobe ranked #7,063 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pheobe?
1,136 babies have been named Pheobe in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pheobe most popular?
Pheobe peaked in 2009, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Pheobe a boy or girl name?
Pheobe is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pheobe rising or falling?
Pheobe is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.