Girls name · California
Penny in California
In 2025, 35 babies born in California were named Penny, making it the #853 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1925, add up to 7,582.
Popularity over time
Penny in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 | #676 |
| 1947 | 246 | #106 |
| 1959 | 226 | #163 |
| 1972 | 53 | #423 |
| 1985 | 17 | #1172 |
| 1998 | 7 | #2674 |
| 2012 | 33 | #1000 |
| 2025 | 35 | #853 |
Its busiest year in California was 1961, with 317 Penny births. Its highest rank in California came in 1944, at #89.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #89 in 1944 to #3640 in 2000, starting at #676 in 1925 and ending at #853 in 2025.
Vermont gave Penny its highest national rank, #15, in 1965. See Penny in every state →
How popular is Penny in California?
In 2025, 35 babies born in California were named Penny, making it the #853 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1925, add up to 7,582.
How many babies are named Penny in California?
California recorded 35 births of babies named Penny in 2025.
What is the rank of Penny in California?
Penny ranked #853 among girls names in California 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.