Pheobe is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Pheobe in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
About the Name Pheobe
Pheobe has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 4336 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #580 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Pheobe is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Pheobe
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Pheobe per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Pheobe in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Pheobe has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 4336 places in the last five years. Its peak was #580 in 2008. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Pheobe 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.
Pheobe does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Pheobes in the wild.
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UK babies named Pheobe (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 4336 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Pheobe
Likely around 1 other Pheobe in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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