Girls name · Indiana
Penelope in Indiana
Penelope was the 23rd most popular girls name in Indiana in 2025, with 139 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1939, Indiana families have named 2,235 babies Penelope.
Popularity over time
Penelope in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 6 | 382nd |
| 1947 | 33 | 180th |
| 1954 | 10 | 418th |
| 1962 | 5 | 738th |
| 1972 | 8 | 526th |
| 2010 | 39 | 184th |
| 2017 | 138 | 29th |
| 2025 | 139 | 23rd |
Its rank among girls names in Indiana climbed from 382nd in 1939 to 23rd in 2025.
The most babies named Penelope in Indiana in a single year was 145, in 2020. Its best showing was 21st among girls names in 2023.
Across the country, Penelope reached its best rank of 7th in Alaska (2022). See Penelope in every state →
How popular is Penelope in Indiana?
Penelope was the 23rd most popular girls name in Indiana in 2025, with 139 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1939, Indiana families have named 2,235 babies Penelope.
How many babies are named Penelope in Indiana?
In 2025, 139 babies were named Penelope in Indiana. The most babies named Penelope in Indiana in a single year was 145, in 2020.
What is the rank of Penelope in Indiana?
Penelope ranked 23rd among girls names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 21st among girls names in 2023.
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.