Girls name · Pennsylvania
Penelope in Pennsylvania
As of 2025, Penelope was the #25 most common girls name in Pennsylvania, drawn from 228 births that year. Its total reaches 4,009 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1915.
Popularity over time
Penelope in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 7 | #550 |
| 1939 | 13 | #401 |
| 1949 | 32 | #298 |
| 1959 | 19 | #489 |
| 1969 | 12 | #616 |
| 2005 | 15 | #625 |
| 2015 | 220 | #36 |
| 2025 | 228 | #25 |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania ran from #17 in 2021 to #1241 in 2003, starting at #550 in 1915 and ending at #25 in 2025.
No year in Pennsylvania had more Penelope births than 2019, when 251 were born. In 2021 it reached #17, its highest girls-name rank in Pennsylvania.
Across the country, Penelope reached its highest rank of #7 in Alaska (2022). See Penelope in every state →
How popular is Penelope in Pennsylvania?
As of 2025, Penelope was the #25 most common girls name in Pennsylvania, drawn from 228 births that year. Its total reaches 4,009 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1915.
How many babies are named Penelope in Pennsylvania?
228 Penelope babies were born in Pennsylvania in 2025.
What is the rank of Penelope in Pennsylvania?
Penelope ranked #25 among girls names in Pennsylvania 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.