Penny vs Veda
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Penny
a steady, dependable choice
- Rank today
- #740
- Peak
- #86 (1963)
- Babies in 2025
- 368
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, UT
VS
Veda
a vintage name making a comeback
- Rank today
- #738
- Peak
- #414 (1899)
- Babies in 2025
- 370
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, MI
The verdict
Veda is the more popular pick (#738 vs #740). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Veda is a vintage name making a comeback, Penny is a steady, dependable choice.
Can't decide alone?
Create a vote pool and let family and friends pick the winner — they vote free, no signup.