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.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 18.4 years old
📈 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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