How Common is the First Name Penelope?
We estimate that there are 97,232 people named Penelope who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Penelope is the 290th most common for women, and the 551st most common overall.
How Old are People Named Penelope?
The average person named Penelope is 14.81 years old.
Is Penelope a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
5,747 people named Penelope were born in the U.S. in 2024. It was the 28th most popular name for girls, and the 82nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Penelope peaked in 2022, when it was the 21st most popular name for baby girls.
Is Penelope a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Penelope is almost exclusively a female name. More than 99.9% of people named Penelope are female.
Popularity of Penelope in England
In 2020, Penelope was the 44th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.