Girl nameCurrently #8,803 in the USFalling
Pennelope
3 syllablesPeak year: 20179 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Pennelope'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.
Pennelope's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pennelope |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Pennelope through the decades
- Pennelope peaked in 2017, when 30 babies were named Pennelope in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Pennelope has risen 62% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Pennelope currently ranks #8,803 in the US and is cooling off.