Phoebe name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Phoebe
Story and style
Phoebe is a distinctive name for girls.
For parents, Phoebe is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank43rd in 2024
Listed years16/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar
Length6 letters
More about Phoebe
Background notes
What style of name is Phoebe?
Phoebe feels familiar. It sits naturally beside names like Abigail: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Phoebe ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Phoebe is a familiar name for girls that was more common earlier in the years we cover. Its best recorded rank was 43rd in 2024.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 89th |
| 2024 | 43rd |
| 2023 | Not in top 100 |
| 2022 | 89th |
| 2021 | 62nd |
| 2020 | 70th |
| 2019 | Not in top 100 |
| 2018 | 77th |
| 2017 | 57th |
| 2016 | 73rd |
| 2015 | 65th |
| 2014 | 84th |
| 2013 | 73rd |
| 2012 | 66th |
| 2011 | 68th |
| 2010 | 84th |
| 2009 | 47th |
| 2008 | 71st |