Girls name · Ohio
Penelope in Ohio
Penelope was the 17th most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 258 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1935, Ohio families have named 4,160 babies Penelope.
Popularity over time
Penelope in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 6 | 495th |
| 1945 | 34 | 213th |
| 1955 | 27 | 353rd |
| 1964 | 10 | 669th |
| 1973 | 8 | 781st |
| 2006 | 16 | 607th |
| 2016 | 218 | 37th |
| 2025 | 258 | 17th |
Its rank among girls names in Ohio climbed from 495th in 1935 to 17th in 2025.
The most babies named Penelope in Ohio in a single year was 258, in 2025. Its best showing was 17th among girls names in 2025.
Across the country, Penelope reached its best rank of 7th in Alaska (2022). See Penelope in every state →
How popular is Penelope in Ohio?
Penelope was the 17th most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 258 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1935, Ohio families have named 4,160 babies Penelope.
How many babies are named Penelope in Ohio?
In 2025, 258 babies were named Penelope in Ohio. The most babies named Penelope in Ohio in a single year was 258, in 2025.
What is the rank of Penelope in Ohio?
Penelope ranked 17th among girls names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 17th among girls names in 2025.
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.