Girls name · Pennsylvania
Penelope in Pennsylvania
Penelope was the 25th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 228 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1915, Pennsylvania families have named 4,009 babies Penelope.
Popularity over time
Penelope in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 7 | 550th |
| 1939 | 13 | 401st |
| 1949 | 32 | 298th |
| 1959 | 19 | 489th |
| 1969 | 12 | 616th |
| 2005 | 15 | 625th |
| 2015 | 220 | 36th |
| 2025 | 228 | 25th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania climbed from 550th in 1915 to 25th in 2025.
The most babies named Penelope in Pennsylvania in a single year was 251, in 2019. Its best showing was 17th among girls names in 2021.
Across the country, Penelope reached its best rank of 7th in Alaska (2022). See Penelope in every state →
How popular is Penelope in Pennsylvania?
Penelope was the 25th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 228 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1915, Pennsylvania families have named 4,009 babies Penelope.
How many babies are named Penelope in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 228 babies were named Penelope in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Penelope in Pennsylvania in a single year was 251, in 2019.
What is the rank of Penelope in Pennsylvania?
Penelope ranked 25th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 17th among girls names in 2021.
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.