How Many People Are Named Penny?
100,631
people in the United States are named Penny
1 in 3,328 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#692
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0300%
Of US population
Peak Year
1963
5,141 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
PEN-ee
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Diminutive of PENELOPE.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 60.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1882 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
7,547
Ohio
6,582
Illinois
5,872
Michigan
5,711
New York
5,639
Texas
4,947
Pennsylvania
4,483
Indiana
4,413
North Carolina
3,260
Tennessee
2,827
💡 Fun Facts About "Penny"
- 376 babies were named Penny in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1963
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1882
- Most popular in California
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