Phoebe
Pronunciation: [ f-EEB-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Phoebe first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 5 babies have been named Phoebe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phoebe is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,154 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,154
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Phoebe
Phoebe is a boy name .
Is Phoebe a boy or girl name? Phoebe is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,154 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #183. Phoebe is more commonly used as a girl name.
Phoebe is currently ranked #28,154 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Phoebe include Pho, Phoe, Phoey, Phoeie, Phy, Phie, and Phokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Phoebe include Phoenix . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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