n.

Penelope

Feminine #82 in 2024
Total births
103,268
Peak year
2019
Rank 2024
#82
Years on record
131
Births per year, 1880–2024 · peak 6,733 in 2019
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About the name Penelope

Penelope ranked #82 among U.S. baby names in 2024. Since 1880, 103,268 babies have been named Penelope, peaking in 2019 with 6,733 births. The 2010s were its biggest decade, with 47,634 births. Its popularity has held steady in recent years. It is predominantly a girls' name.

How popular is the name Penelope?
Penelope ranked #82 among U.S. baby names in 2024, with 103,268 babies given the name since 1880.
When did the name Penelope peak?
Penelope peaked in 2019, when 6,733 babies were given the name.
Is Penelope a girl's or boy's name?
Penelope is predominantly given to girls in the United States.

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