Girls name · Virginia
Penelope in Virginia
As of 2025, Penelope was the #26 most common girls name in Virginia, drawn from 169 births that year. Its total reaches 2,506 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1939.
Popularity over time
Penelope in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 5 | #425 |
| 1948 | 8 | #414 |
| 1956 | 5 | #615 |
| 1967 | 7 | #509 |
| 2003 | 13 | #531 |
| 2010 | 37 | #223 |
| 2018 | 159 | #32 |
| 2025 | 169 | #26 |
Rank swung between #26 (2025) and #1212 (2004) in Virginia, from #425 in 1939 to #26 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Virginia was 2025, with 169 Penelope births. Its highest rank among girls names in Virginia was #26, in 2025.
Its highest rank in any state was #7, in Alaska in 2022. See Penelope in every state →
How popular is Penelope in Virginia?
As of 2025, Penelope was the #26 most common girls name in Virginia, drawn from 169 births that year. Its total reaches 2,506 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1939.
How many babies are named Penelope in Virginia?
169 Penelope babies were born in Virginia in 2025.
What is the rank of Penelope in Virginia?
Penelope ranked #26 among girls names in Virginia 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.