Girls name · New York
Penny in New York
Penny was the 1017th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 15 babies named Penny that year. Since 1923, New York families have named 5,654 babies Penny.
Popularity over time
Penny in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 5 | 740th |
| 1937 | 10 | 514th |
| 1949 | 124 | 191st |
| 1961 | 280 | 131st |
| 1974 | 50 | 344th |
| 1986 | 9 | 1237th |
| 2013 | 5 | 2424th |
| 2025 | 15 | 1017th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 740th in 1923 to 1017th in 2025.
The most babies named Penny in New York in a single year was 318, in 1962. Its best showing was 117th 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 New York?
Penny was the 1017th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 15 babies named Penny that year. Since 1923, New York families have named 5,654 babies Penny.
How many babies are named Penny in New York?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Penny in New York. The most babies named Penny in New York in a single year was 318, in 1962.
What is the rank of Penny in New York?
Penny ranked 1017th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 117th 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.