Penney
girl namePenney entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #1008 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1925–2025
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rank today
#1008
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4973 |
| 1930s | #4250 |
| 1940s | #1874 |
| 1950s | #1396 |
| 1960s | #1331 |
| 1970s | #2708 |
| 1980s | #7396 |
| 2010s | #13793 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Penney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Penney alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Penney in 2025?
- Penney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Penney most popular?
- Penney peaked in 1962, reaching #1008 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Penney with classmates?
- Penney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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