Girls name · Iowa
Penny in Iowa
Penny was the 484th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2023, with 7 babies named Penny that year. Since 1937, Iowa families have named 2,022 babies Penny.
Popularity over time
Penny in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 | 380th |
| 1946 | 36 | 125th |
| 1953 | 46 | 125th |
| 1960 | 87 | 82nd |
| 1966 | 53 | 98th |
| 1973 | 20 | 181st |
| 1980 | 10 | 310th |
| 2023 | 7 | 484th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 380th in 1937 to 484th in 2023.
The most babies named Penny in Iowa in a single year was 130, in 1962. Its best showing was 57th among girls names in 1962.
Across the country, Penny reached its best rank of 15th in Vermont (1965). See Penny in every state →
How popular is Penny in Iowa?
Penny was the 484th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2023, with 7 babies named Penny that year. Since 1937, Iowa families have named 2,022 babies Penny.
How many babies are named Penny in Iowa?
In 2023, 7 babies were named Penny in Iowa. The most babies named Penny in Iowa in a single year was 130, in 1962.
What is the rank of Penny in Iowa?
Penny ranked 484th among girls names in Iowa in 2023. Its best showing was 57th among girls names in 1962.
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.