How Many People Are Named Phaedra?

1,885

people in the United States are named Phaedra

1 in 177,718 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#7794

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0006%

Of US population

Peak Year

1971

96 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the Greek Φαιδρα (Phaidra), derived from φαιδρος (phaidros) meaning "bright". Phaedra was the daughter of Minos and the wife of Theseus in Greek mythology. Aphrodite caused her to fall in love with her stepson Hippolytos, and after she was rejected by him she killed herself.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 35.5 years old

Young (<30) 742
39.4%
Adult (30–60) 1,073
56.9%
Senior (>60) 70
3.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1963 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 123
New York 51
Texas 45
Pennsylvania 31
Florida 21
Illinois 16
Alabama 15
Ohio 15
Georgia 11
Louisiana 6

💡 Fun Facts About "Phaedra"

  • 20 babies were named Phaedra in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1971
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1963
  • Most popular in California

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