Phaedra
How to say it: FAY-druh · /ˈfeɪdrə/
Greek name meaning 'bright, shining' - tragic queen in mythology, dramatic literary namesake.
Phaedra was the 5,921st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 15 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 50% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #5,657 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #5,921 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 15 |
| Share of births | 1 in 221,022 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −50% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #5,657 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Phaedra peaked in the 1970s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Phaedra is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
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