Boy nameCurrently #2,978 in the USSteady
Penn
//ˈpɛn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20204 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Penn's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Penn's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Penn |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2014 | 79 |
| 2015 | 66 |
| 2016 | 64 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 64 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 42 |
Penn through the decades
- Penn peaked in 2020, when 80 babies were named Penn in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Penn has risen 88% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Penn currently ranks #2,978 in the US and is holding steady.