How Many People Are Named Penne?
Complete statistics for the name Penne: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Penne means 'spaghetti' in Italian, but its rarity makes it stand out, only 384 people named Penne live in the US today, making up just 1 in 859,613 Americans. Most folks named Penne are over 60, with the peak year being 1962.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 70All 485 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Penne Through the Generations
Penne has seen steady popularity since the early 1960s when it peaked with 93 births. Today, the majority of people named Penne are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With only 485 total births recorded throughout history, Penne remains a very rare name, reflecting its niche appeal within certain cultural circles.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Penne's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Penne
How Many People Have the Name Penne?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 329 people in the United States currently share the name Penne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,007,445 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Penne a Common or Rare Name?
Penne is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Penne in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Penne Most Popular?
The name Penne reached peak popularity in 1962, with 93 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Penne?
Approximately 329 people named Penne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 329. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,007,445 Americans.
Is Penne a rare name?
Penne is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,007,445 Americans has this name.
What does the name Penne mean?
The meaning and origin of Penne are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Penne more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Penne are male and 100% are female.
When was Penne most popular?
Penne peaked in 1962 with 93 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.