Penny
girl name#740 in 2025Penny entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #86 in 1963, ranks #740 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1882–2025
#740
rank today
#86
peak (1963)
368
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1022 |
| 1890s | #1404 |
| 1900s | #1729 |
| 1910s | #1953 |
| 1920s | #1178 |
| 1930s | #909 |
| 1940s | #190 |
| 1950s | #149 |
| 1960s | #108 |
| 1970s | #233 |
| 1980s | #715 |
| 1990s | #1946 |
| 2000s | #2798 |
| 2010s | #947 |
| 2020s | #720 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Penny has been most popular in CA, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 85,500 people named Penny are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Penny 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 Penny in 2025?
- Penny ranks #740 among US girl names in 2025, with 368 babies given the name.
- When was the name Penny most popular?
- Penny peaked in 1963, reaching #86 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Penny with classmates?
- Penny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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