Girls name · Massachusetts
Penelope in Massachusetts
The SSA records 2,652 Penelope births in Massachusetts, counting years with 5 or more from 1914. In 2025 it stood as the #20 most popular girls name, from 157 births that year.
Popularity over time
Penelope in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | #400 |
| 1929 | 5 | #380 |
| 1942 | 35 | #149 |
| 1953 | 19 | #259 |
| 1964 | 5 | #590 |
| 2003 | 7 | #681 |
| 2014 | 101 | #53 |
| 2025 | 157 | #20 |
Its busiest year in Massachusetts was 2017, with 162 Penelope births. Penelope's highest rank in Massachusetts was #19, set in 2017.
Penelope started at #400 in 1914 and finished at #20 in 2025 on the girls list in Massachusetts, with a high of #19 in 2017 and a low of #887 in 2001.
Nationally, Penelope's strongest state was Alaska, where it hit #7 in 2022. See Penelope in every state →
How popular is Penelope in Massachusetts?
The SSA records 2,652 Penelope births in Massachusetts, counting years with 5 or more from 1914. In 2025 it stood as the #20 most popular girls name, from 157 births that year.
How many babies are named Penelope in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 157 babies born in Massachusetts were named Penelope.
What is the rank of Penelope in Massachusetts?
Penelope's 2025 rank among girls names in Massachusetts was #20.
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.