Penn
boy name#2676 in 2025Penn entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1857 in 2014, ranks #2676 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
#2676
rank today
#1857
peak (2014)
48
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3314 |
| 1920s | #4165 |
| 1930s | #3588 |
| 1940s | #3162 |
| 1950s | #3421 |
| 1960s | #3647 |
| 1970s | #4820 |
| 1980s | #5683 |
| 1990s | #8280 |
| 2000s | #6680 |
| 2010s | #2499 |
| 2020s | #2403 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Penn has been most popular in PA, CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Penn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Penn is a kid of about 9 — 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 Penn in 2025?
- Penn ranks #2676 among US boy names in 2025, with 48 babies given the name.
- When was the name Penn most popular?
- Penn peaked in 2014, reaching #1857 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Penn with classmates?
- Penn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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