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Penny

Recorded 1882–2025 · United States

Penny was most popular in 1963, when 5,143 American babies were given the name — ranking #163 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,460, with 368 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 101,003 people named Penny.

Most popular in1963
Rank that year#163
Births that year5,143
Total since 1880101,003

Penny over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Penny’s peak in 1963. 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