105,255births recorded
19Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · Northern Ireland
#14England & Wales 2025
Phoebe is a girl name family recorded 105,255 times in 19 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#14 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2025, at 359.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Phoebe
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe | English | 49,148 | 🏴 England & Wales | #14 | 2014 | ▼ 9 % |
| Phoebe | English | 43,663 | 🇺🇸 United States | #157 | 2025 | ▲ 88 % |
| Phoebe | English | 3,276 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | #65 | 2004 | – |
| Phoebe | English | 1,593 | 🏴 Scotland | #47 | 2025 | ▲ 123 % |
| Phoebe | English | 1,322 | 🇦🇺 Victoria (AU) | #75 | 2010 | – |
| Phoebe | English | 1,158 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #160 | 2024 | ▲ 66 % |
Questions about Phoebe
How popular is the name Phoebe?
In 2025 it ranked #14 in England & Wales. Official registers record 105,255 births across 19 countries.
When was Phoebe most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2025, at 359.2 births per 100,000.
Is Phoebe a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Phoebe is a girl name.