Phebe comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Bright, radiant, pure.
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How popular is Phebe?
2011peak year
Today, Phebe is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #4,692) with about 30 babies named Phebe each year. At its height in 2011, Phebe reached #3,541 nationally — 45 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Phebe's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 2,936 babies have been registered as Phebe since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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