Phebe

Phebe is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 22 girls in the United States.

Phebe at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Phebe

Phebe belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Phebe first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #357 in 1882, and in 2024 22 babies received the name — 2,936 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Phebe in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#357 in 1882
Peak year
2011
Babies named Phebe in 2024
22
Total since 1880
2,936

Phebe in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#971 in 2005
Babies named Phebe in 2022
3
Total since 1996
325

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Phebe mean?

The meaning of Phebe is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Phebe a boy or girl name?

Phebe is a girl name. In 2024, 22 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Phebe?

Phebe comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Phebe?

Phebe first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #357 in 1882, and 22 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].