Girls name · Kentucky
Penny in Kentucky
Penny was the 642nd most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 7 babies named Penny that year. Since 1923, Kentucky families have named 2,225 babies Penny.
Popularity over time
Penny in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 10 | 371st |
| 1948 | 30 | 186th |
| 1956 | 29 | 193rd |
| 1964 | 110 | 66th |
| 1973 | 65 | 79th |
| 1981 | 21 | 202nd |
| 1994 | 5 | 586th |
| 2025 | 7 | 642nd |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 371st in 1923 to 642nd in 2025.
The most babies named Penny in Kentucky in a single year was 130, in 1963. Its best showing was 57th 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 Kentucky?
Penny was the 642nd most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 7 babies named Penny that year. Since 1923, Kentucky families have named 2,225 babies Penny.
How many babies are named Penny in Kentucky?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Penny in Kentucky. The most babies named Penny in Kentucky in a single year was 130, in 1963.
What is the rank of Penny in Kentucky?
Penny ranked 642nd among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 57th 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.