Phaedra
Meaningbright · Greek
- US rank
- #7,133
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,187 in 1971
15 babies were named Phaedra in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,646 places in five years.
Found on lists
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million girls, 1963–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Phaedra you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 107,527 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Phaedra, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Phaedra would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPhaedra first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1971, when it ranked #1,187. Today it's #7,133, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendPhaedra has slipped 1,646 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,133. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Phaedra means “bright”.
About the name Phaedra
Phaedra is a girl name meaning “bright”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-dra”. US birth records list Phaedra for girls from 1963 to 2025, in 63 of those 63 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #1,187 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,133, with 15 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 | 43,183 girls |
| 1970s | 38 | 26,309 girls |
| 1980s | 13 | 79,114 girls |
| 1990s | 8.7 | 114,943 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 77,459 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 60,864 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 76,142 girls |
Questions about the name Phaedra
What does the name Phaedra mean?
Phaedra means “bright” in Greek.
Is Phaedra a boy or girl name?
Phaedra is a girl name.
How popular is the name Phaedra?
Phaedra ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#1,187).