Girls name · Washington
Penelope in Washington
Penelope was the 25th most popular girls name in Washington in 2025, with 143 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1938, Washington families have named 2,922 babies Penelope.
Popularity over time
Penelope in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 7 | 230th |
| 1945 | 19 | 171st |
| 1952 | 18 | 234th |
| 1965 | 6 | 485th |
| 2004 | 12 | 519th |
| 2011 | 92 | 59th |
| 2018 | 167 | 21st |
| 2025 | 143 | 25th |
Its rank among girls names in Washington climbed from 230th in 1938 to 25th in 2025.
The most babies named Penelope in Washington in a single year was 207, in 2019. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 2019.
Across the country, Penelope reached its best rank of 7th in Alaska (2022). See Penelope in every state →
How popular is Penelope in Washington?
Penelope was the 25th most popular girls name in Washington in 2025, with 143 babies named Penelope that year. Since 1938, Washington families have named 2,922 babies Penelope.
How many babies are named Penelope in Washington?
In 2025, 143 babies were named Penelope in Washington. The most babies named Penelope in Washington in a single year was 207, in 2019.
What is the rank of Penelope in Washington?
Penelope ranked 25th among girls names in Washington in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 2019.
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.