FIRST NAME
Penelope
Penelope is the 406th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 65,742 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 64 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #406 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
32,332
living · #771
2020 CENSUS
65,742
living · #406
BABIES NAMED PENELOPE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20256K
As a female name, Penelope peaked in 2019, when 6,734 babies were named Penelope (the #22 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #25,834 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
64
living · #25,834
BABIES NAMED PENELOPE BY BIRTH YEAR · 2015–2024
20246
As a male name, Penelope peaked in 2021, when 10 babies were named Penelope (the #8009 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)