How old is someone named Phoebe?
The average Phoebe is 20 years old.
Half of all living Phoebes are between 7 and 25.
When was Phoebe popular?
Phoebe is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 719 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,601 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,851 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,404 | 300 |
| 1940s | 1,230 | 680 |
| 1950s | 1,092 | 850 |
| 1960s | 1,064 | 940 |
| 1970s | 1,134 | 1,100 |
| 1980s | 1,123 | 1,100 |
| 1990s | 3,288 | 3,200 |
| 2000s | 8,090 | 8,000 |
| 2010s | 10,645 | 11,000 |
| 2020s | 8,928 | 8,900 |
How many Phoebes are still alive?
About 36,000 Phoebes are alive in the US today. That's 82% of the roughly 44,000 babies named Phoebe since 1880.
Most Phoebes ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Phoebe?
About half of living Phoebes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Phoebe an old name?
Not really. Phoebe is younger than 70 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Phoebe will be 27 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Phoebe a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Phoebes are women.
Names the same age as Phoebe
NAME TWIN
Phoebe's name twin is Cyrus. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cyrus's age curve is the closest match to Phoebe's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Phoebe
How old is the average Phoebe?
The average Phoebe in the US is 20 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Phoebe?
About 36,000 Phoebes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 44,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Phoebe most popular?
In 2025, when about 1,900 baby girls were named Phoebe.
Is Phoebe a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 46% of living Phoebes, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this