How Many People Are Named Pennie?

Complete statistics for the name Pennie in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Pennie
Very Rare
5,798
Estimated People
1 in 56,916
1 in X Americans
1963
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,798 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 68

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 50
Arkansas 8
California 418
Colorado 32
Florida 82
Georgia 146
Iowa 23
Idaho 5
Illinois 181
Indiana 114
Kansas 22
Kentucky 21
Louisiana 62
Massachusetts 5
Michigan 222
Minnesota 18
Missouri 40
Mississippi 34
North Carolina 246
Nebraska 6
New Jersey 20
New York 138
Ohio 194
Oklahoma 11
Oregon 23
Pennsylvania 86
South Carolina 9
Tennessee 102
Texas 224
Utah 11
Virginia 53
Washington 45
Wisconsin 24
West Virginia 16
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 66.7%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Pennie

How Many People Have the Name Pennie in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,798 people in the United States currently share the name Pennie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,916 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Pennie a Common or Rare Name?

Pennie is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Pennie Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Pennie are covered in full on the Pennie name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Pennie Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Pennie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Pennie is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Pennie Most Popular?

The name Pennie reached peak popularity in 1963, with 258 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Pennie Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Pennie across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Pennie?

Approximately 5,798 people in the United States share the name Pennie, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Pennie a rare name?

Pennie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,916 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pennie mean?

The meaning and origin of Pennie is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Pennie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Pennie are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Pennie most popular?

The name Pennie reached its peak in 1963, with 258 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,798
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 56,916
GenderFemale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1963
Male %0%
Female %100%

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