girl's name
Phedra
FEE-druh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 57
Phedra is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1986 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1969, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Phedra Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 10 |
How Popular Is Phedra?
In 1986, Phedra was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Phedra Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Phedra
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Phedra Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Phedra over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Phedra
- English FEE-druh
Sibling Names for Phedra
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Phedra — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Phedra
How popular is the name Phedra?
In 1986, Phedra was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Phedra a girl's or a boy's name?
Phedra is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Phedra?
Phedra has 2 syllables.
When was Phedra most popular?
Phedra peaked in 1969, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.