Girls name · Illinois
Penny in Illinois
Penny was the 991st most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Penny that year. Since 1925, Illinois families have named 5,882 babies Penny.
Popularity over time
Penny in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 9 | 489th |
| 1943 | 105 | 114th |
| 1954 | 126 | 151st |
| 1964 | 261 | 89th |
| 1974 | 61 | 215th |
| 1985 | 10 | 815th |
| 2015 | 10 | 1038th |
| 2025 | 9 | 991st |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 489th in 1925 to 991st in 2025.
The most babies named Penny in Illinois in a single year was 295, in 1962. Its best showing was 78th among girls names in 1963.
Across the country, Penny reached its best rank of 15th in Vermont (1965). See Penny in every state →
How popular is Penny in Illinois?
Penny was the 991st most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Penny that year. Since 1925, Illinois families have named 5,882 babies Penny.
How many babies are named Penny in Illinois?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Penny in Illinois. The most babies named Penny in Illinois in a single year was 295, in 1962.
What is the rank of Penny in Illinois?
Penny ranked 991st among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 78th among girls names in 1963.
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.