Counterfactual
The Parallel Lives of Astraea and Phoebe
In 112 girls, Astraea found its level. 50 years earlier, Phoebe occupied that same statistical address.
1998–2025
Astraea
Peak year
2025
Peak births
112
Latest count
112
Status
Rising
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1880–2025
Phoebe
Peak year
2025
Peak births
1,885
Latest count
1,885
Status
Rising
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Two names, two centuries, one trajectory. Both Astraea and Phoebe are gaining force in their respective eras. They are echoes of the same cultural appetite — proof that naming fashion is less random than it feels.