Will my child share the name Phebe with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Phebe per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Phebe in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Phebe becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Phebe is declining: down 2,964 places since 2017, to #5,670 in 2022. It peaked at #971 in 2005.

Is Phebe a good choice for a distinctive name?

Phebe is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Phebe a popular baby name in the United States?

Phebe does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Phebe is a distinctive choice, ranked #5670 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Phebe in their class.

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About the Name Phebe

Phebe has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2964 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #971 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Phebe is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Phebe in their class.