Girls name · Illinois
Penelope in Illinois
Penelope was the 15th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 255 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1920, Illinois families have named 4,977 babies Penelope.
Popularity over time
Penelope in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | 684th |
| 1939 | 29 | 224th |
| 1951 | 43 | 249th |
| 1962 | 17 | 547th |
| 1974 | 13 | 643rd |
| 2002 | 18 | 640th |
| 2014 | 230 | 37th |
| 2025 | 255 | 15th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 684th in 1920 to 15th in 2025.
The most babies named Penelope in Illinois in a single year was 293, in 2018. Its best showing was 15th among girls names in 2025.
Across the country, Penelope reached its best rank of 7th in Alaska (2022). See Penelope in every state →
How popular is Penelope in Illinois?
Penelope was the 15th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 255 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1920, Illinois families have named 4,977 babies Penelope.
How many babies are named Penelope in Illinois?
In 2025, 255 babies were named Penelope in Illinois. The most babies named Penelope in Illinois in a single year was 293, in 2018.
What is the rank of Penelope in Illinois?
Penelope ranked 15th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 15th among girls names in 2025.
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.