Girls name · Ohio
Penelope in Ohio
As of 2025, Penelope was the #17 most common girls name in Ohio, drawn from 258 births that year. Its total reaches 4,160 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1935.
Popularity over time
Penelope in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 6 | #495 |
| 1945 | 34 | #213 |
| 1955 | 27 | #353 |
| 1964 | 10 | #669 |
| 1973 | 8 | #781 |
| 2006 | 16 | #607 |
| 2016 | 218 | #37 |
| 2025 | 258 | #17 |
Its rank among girls names in Ohio ran from #17 in 2025 to #1137 in 1977, starting at #495 in 1935 and ending at #17 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Ohio was 2025, with 258 Penelope births. In 2025 it reached #17, its highest girls-name rank in Ohio.
Across the country, Penelope reached its highest rank of #7 in Alaska (2022). See Penelope in every state →
How popular is Penelope in Ohio?
As of 2025, Penelope was the #17 most common girls name in Ohio, drawn from 258 births that year. Its total reaches 4,160 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1935.
How many babies are named Penelope in Ohio?
In 2025, 258 babies born in Ohio were named Penelope.
What is the rank of Penelope in Ohio?
In 2025, Penelope sat at #17 on the girls list for Ohio.
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.