Girls name · California
Penelope in California
Penelope was the 20th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 827 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1922, California families have named 16,224 babies Penelope.
Popularity over time
Penelope in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 7 | 456th |
| 1947 | 85 | 201st |
| 1960 | 28 | 591st |
| 1973 | 23 | 710th |
| 1986 | 6 | 2509th |
| 1999 | 19 | 1320th |
| 2012 | 366 | 111th |
| 2025 | 827 | 20th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 456th in 1922 to 20th in 2025.
The most babies named Penelope in California in a single year was 1,111, in 2019. Its best showing was 15th among girls names in 2022.
Across the country, Penelope reached its best rank of 7th in Alaska (2022). See Penelope in every state →
How popular is Penelope in California?
Penelope was the 20th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 827 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1922, California families have named 16,224 babies Penelope.
How many babies are named Penelope in California?
In 2025, 827 babies were named Penelope in California. The most babies named Penelope in California in a single year was 1,111, in 2019.
What is the rank of Penelope in California?
Penelope ranked 20th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 15th among girls names in 2022.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.