Phaedra
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Myth Name (Daughter Of Minos)
- Origin
- Greek
Phaedra Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,885 baby girls have been named Phaedra. The name peaked in 1971 with 96 US births that year (rank #1193). In 2024, ranked #6086 nationally — 4,893 places below its 1971 peak.
Top States for Phaedra
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Phaedra births are: California (123), New York (51), Texas (45).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Phaedra
If you like Phaedra's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
7-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Phaedra's exact length and starting letter: Pacorro, Padgett, Padraic, Padraig, Padriac.
Quick Facts About Phaedra
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Compare Phaedra to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Phaedra against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).