How Many People Are Named Pennelope?
Complete statistics for the name Pennelope: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pennelope is a very rare female name, with only 355 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 929,305 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 71% of those named Pennelope being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 386 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pennelope Through the Generations
Pennelope has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2017 with 30 births. Today, the majority of Pennelopes are young, with 275 under 30 years old, compared to just 111 over 60. This indicates a name that's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pennelope's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Pennelope
How Many People Have the Name Pennelope?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 355 people in the United States currently share the name Pennelope. That works out to roughly 1 in every 929,305 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Pennelope a Common or Rare Name?
Pennelope 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.
What Does the Name Pennelope Mean?
Pennelope means "creative variant of Penelope" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pennelope in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Pennelope Most Popular?
The name Pennelope reached peak popularity in 2017, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Pennelope?
Approximately 355 people named Pennelope live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 386. That works out to roughly 1 in 929,305 Americans.
Is Pennelope a rare name?
Pennelope is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 929,305 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pennelope mean?
Pennelope means "creative variant of Penelope" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Pennelope more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Pennelope are male and 100% are female.
When was Pennelope most popular?
Pennelope peaked in 2017 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.