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Penelope

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Penelope was most popular in 2019, when 6,734 American babies were given the name — ranking #71 that year. In 2025 it ranked #67, with 6,225 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 109,533 people named Penelope.

Most popular in2019
Rank that year#71
Births that year6,734
Total since 1880109,533

Penelope over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Penelope’s peak in 2019. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org