Girls name · California
Penny in California
Penny was the 853rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 35 babies named Penny that year. Since 1925, California families have named 7,582 babies Penny.
Popularity over time
Penny in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 | 676th |
| 1947 | 246 | 106th |
| 1959 | 226 | 163rd |
| 1972 | 53 | 423rd |
| 1985 | 17 | 1172nd |
| 1998 | 7 | 2674th |
| 2012 | 33 | 1000th |
| 2025 | 35 | 853rd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 676th in 1925 to 853rd in 2025.
The most babies named Penny in California in a single year was 317, in 1961. Its best showing was 89th among girls names in 1944.
Across the country, Penny reached its best rank of 15th in Vermont (1965). See Penny in every state →
How popular is Penny in California?
Penny was the 853rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 35 babies named Penny that year. Since 1925, California families have named 7,582 babies Penny.
How many babies are named Penny in California?
In 2025, 35 babies were named Penny in California. The most babies named Penny in California in a single year was 317, in 1961.
What is the rank of Penny in California?
Penny ranked 853rd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 89th among girls names in 1944.
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.