Girls name · Michigan
Penelope in Michigan
Penelope was the 27th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 166 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1937, Michigan families have named 3,355 babies Penelope.
Popularity over time
Penelope in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 12 | 313th |
| 1946 | 36 | 206th |
| 1955 | 12 | 529th |
| 1964 | 5 | 943rd |
| 1973 | 11 | 587th |
| 2007 | 26 | 371st |
| 2016 | 183 | 34th |
| 2025 | 166 | 27th |
Its rank among girls names in Michigan climbed from 313th in 1937 to 27th in 2025.
The most babies named Penelope in Michigan in a single year was 203, in 2021. Its best showing was 15th 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 Michigan?
Penelope was the 27th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 166 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1937, Michigan families have named 3,355 babies Penelope.
How many babies are named Penelope in Michigan?
In 2025, 166 babies were named Penelope in Michigan. The most babies named Penelope in Michigan in a single year was 203, in 2021.
What is the rank of Penelope in Michigan?
Penelope ranked 27th among girls names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 15th 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.