Girls name · Massachusetts
Penelope in Massachusetts
Penelope was the 20th most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 157 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1914, Massachusetts families have named 2,652 babies Penelope.
Popularity over time
Penelope in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | 400th |
| 1929 | 5 | 380th |
| 1942 | 35 | 149th |
| 1953 | 19 | 259th |
| 1964 | 5 | 590th |
| 2003 | 7 | 681st |
| 2014 | 101 | 53rd |
| 2025 | 157 | 20th |
Its rank among girls names in Massachusetts climbed from 400th in 1914 to 20th in 2025.
The most babies named Penelope in Massachusetts in a single year was 162, in 2017. Its best showing was 19th among girls names in 2017.
Across the country, Penelope reached its best rank of 7th in Alaska (2022). See Penelope in every state →
How popular is Penelope in Massachusetts?
Penelope was the 20th most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 157 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1914, Massachusetts families have named 2,652 babies Penelope.
How many babies are named Penelope in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 157 babies were named Penelope in Massachusetts. The most babies named Penelope in Massachusetts in a single year was 162, in 2017.
What is the rank of Penelope in Massachusetts?
Penelope ranked 20th among girls names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 19th among girls names in 2017.
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.