Girls name · New Jersey
Penelope in New Jersey
The SSA records 2,767 Penelope births in New Jersey, counting years with 5 or more from 1928. In 2025 it stood as the #30 most popular girls name, from 173 births that year.
Popularity over time
Penelope in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 5 | #401 |
| 1947 | 20 | #264 |
| 1957 | 12 | #431 |
| 1967 | 5 | #787 |
| 1995 | 6 | #931 |
| 2008 | 18 | #460 |
| 2016 | 163 | #37 |
| 2025 | 173 | #30 |
The most Penelope births in New Jersey in a single year was 184, in 2022. Its highest rank in New Jersey came in 2017, at #26.
Rank swung between #26 (2017) and #987 (1998) in New Jersey, from #401 in 1928 to #30 in 2025.
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How popular is Penelope in New Jersey?
The SSA records 2,767 Penelope births in New Jersey, counting years with 5 or more from 1928. In 2025 it stood as the #30 most popular girls name, from 173 births that year.
How many babies are named Penelope in New Jersey?
In 2025, 173 babies born in New Jersey were named Penelope.
What is the rank of Penelope in New Jersey?
Penelope's 2025 rank among girls names in New Jersey was #30.
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.