Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Penelope.
National Rank (2025)
#22
All-Time Peak Rank
#21 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
109,480
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Penelope Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Penelope
According to SSA data, Penelope achieved its highest historical rank of #21 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 6,734 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 4.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 117 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Penelope scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+4.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,734Births in 2019
Years in Top 100
13yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
117Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:34
1890s:36
1900s:29
1910s:248
1920s:562
1930s:1,109
1940s:6,383
1950s:4,758
1960s:2,871
1970s:1,750
1980s:609
1990s:795
2000s:5,677
2010s:47,614
2020s:37,005
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPe-ne-lo-pe
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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