How Many People Are Named Penelope?

103,268

people in the United States are named Penelope

1 in 3,243 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#674

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0308%

Of US population

Peak Year

2019

6,733 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: French
Pronunciation: PE-NE-LAWP
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

French form of PENELOPE.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.1%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 18.4 years old

Young (<30) 84,637
82%
Adult (30–60) 4,238
4.1%
Senior (>60) 14,393
13.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 15,390
Texas 9,344
New York 6,851
Florida 5,279
Illinois 4,721
Ohio 3,902
Pennsylvania 3,781
Michigan 3,188
Washington 2,779
New Jersey 2,594

💡 Fun Facts About "Penelope"

  • 5,747 babies were named Penelope in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2019
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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