Phoebe
fee-bee
US Popularity:481
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Bright, radiant; Pure
If you're looking for a name that reflects the light baby will bring into your life, you've hit the right note with Phoebe. This Greek girl's name means "bright," "radiant," and "pure," and refers to the Greek god of the sun, Phoebus Apollo. Your little girl can also look up to Friends' Phoebe Buffay, whose kindness, loyalty, and unabashed quirkiness has made her a fan favorite. Whichever avenue she travels down, she's sure to shine some light into your lives.
Phoebe Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Phoebe is currently #679 on The Bump
Girl:Phoebe is currently #291 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Phoebe is currently #481 in U.S. births
Girl:Phoebe is currently #164 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#481
in 2022
+ 54
from 2021
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Phoebe, June 2020
Online Etymology Dictionary, Phoebus, May 2020
Behind the Name, Phoebe, January 2022
WordSense, Phoebe
WordSense, Phoebus
Theoi Greek Mythology, Apollon
Britannica, Apollo, Greco-Roman mythology, November 2023
IMDb, Lisa Kudrow (I)
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