Phoebe
Phoebe is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #14 in 2025. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Greek — Bright, shining; Titan goddess of the moon
About the Name Phoebe
2024 marks Phoebe's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #17. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 30 of the last 30 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Etymologically, Phoebe comes from Greek, where it means "Bright, shining; Titan goddess of the moon". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Phoebe is one of the most popular names in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Phoebe on the register.
In the US it sits at #183 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Phoebe
- Phoebe Russell — Phoebe Russell) is an Australian classical double bass player.
- Phoebe Dahl — Phoebe Patricia Faircloth, known professionally as Phoebe Dahl, is an American fashion designer.
- Phoebe Litchfield — Phoebe Elizabeth Susan Litchfield is an Australian international cricketer who plays as a left-handed batter representing Australia in all three formats of the game.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Phoebe
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Phoebe
Almost certainly the only Phoebe in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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