Penelope
girl name#22 in 2025Penelope entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #21 in 2022, ranks #22 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#22
rank today
#21
peak (2022)
6,225
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #892 |
| 1890s | #1378 |
| 1900s | #1827 |
| 1910s | #1462 |
| 1920s | #1005 |
| 1930s | #830 |
| 1940s | #282 |
| 1950s | #411 |
| 1960s | #577 |
| 1970s | #882 |
| 1980s | #1904 |
| 1990s | #1903 |
| 2000s | #649 |
| 2010s | #73 |
| 2020s | #24 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Penelope has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 104,000 people named Penelope are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Penelope is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Penelope in 2025?
- Penelope ranks #22 among US girl names in 2025, with 6,225 babies given the name.
- When was the name Penelope most popular?
- Penelope peaked in 2022, reaching #21 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Penelope with classmates?
- Penelope will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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