How Many People Are Named Penney?
Complete statistics for the name Penney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Penney means 'little penny' and has a very rare charm, with only 1,648 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 200,185 Americans. It's a name that's seen a rise in popularity lately, especially among those over 60, who make up 68% of its bearers.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 64All 1,951 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: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Penney Through the Generations
Penney has been a name that's held steady through the decades, peaking in 1962 with 113 births. Today, it's a name that's found mostly among older generations, with 1,322 people over 60, 602 aged 30-60, and 27 under 30. This trend suggests that while Penney remains a classic choice, it's also gaining traction among younger parents looking for something timeless yet unique.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Penney's English roots
📄 About the Name Penney
How Many People Have the Name Penney?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,633 people in the United States currently share the name Penney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,841 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Penney a Common or Rare Name?
Penney is classified as 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 Penney Mean?
Penney means "little penny" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Penney in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Penney Most Popular?
The name Penney reached peak popularity in 1962, with 113 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 Penney?
Approximately 5,633 people named Penney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,633. That works out to roughly 1 in 58,841 Americans.
Is Penney a rare name?
Penney is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,841 Americans has this name.
What does the name Penney mean?
Penney means "little penny" and comes from English origins.
Is Penney more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Penney are male and 100% are female.
When was Penney most popular?
Penney peaked in 1962 with 113 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.