Girls name · Texas
Penelope in Texas
Penelope was the 32nd most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 590 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1939, Texas families have named 9,934 babies Penelope.
Popularity over time
Penelope in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 7 | 778th |
| 1950 | 23 | 485th |
| 1962 | 9 | 1011th |
| 1973 | 10 | 987th |
| 1989 | 6 | 1959th |
| 2002 | 54 | 523rd |
| 2014 | 514 | 47th |
| 2025 | 590 | 32nd |
Its rank among girls names in Texas climbed from 778th in 1939 to 32nd in 2025.
The most babies named Penelope in Texas in a single year was 732, in 2016. Its best showing was 21st among girls names in 2017.
Across the country, Penelope reached its best rank of 7th in Alaska (2022). See Penelope in every state →
How popular is Penelope in Texas?
Penelope was the 32nd most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 590 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1939, Texas families have named 9,934 babies Penelope.
How many babies are named Penelope in Texas?
In 2025, 590 babies were named Penelope in Texas. The most babies named Penelope in Texas in a single year was 732, in 2016.
What is the rank of Penelope in Texas?
Penelope ranked 32nd among girls names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 21st among girls names in 2017.
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.