Girls name · North Carolina
Penny in North Carolina
Penny was the 889th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 11 babies named Penny that year. Since 1924, North Carolina families have named 3,272 babies Penny.
Popularity over time
Penny in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 7 | 496th |
| 1944 | 15 | 320th |
| 1953 | 44 | 199th |
| 1963 | 207 | 54th |
| 1972 | 86 | 100th |
| 1982 | 23 | 251st |
| 2014 | 7 | 1171st |
| 2025 | 11 | 889th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 496th in 1924 to 889th in 2025.
The most babies named Penny in North Carolina in a single year was 207, in 1963. Its best showing was 54th 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 North Carolina?
Penny was the 889th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 11 babies named Penny that year. Since 1924, North Carolina families have named 3,272 babies Penny.
How many babies are named Penny in North Carolina?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Penny in North Carolina. The most babies named Penny in North Carolina in a single year was 207, in 1963.
What is the rank of Penny in North Carolina?
Penny ranked 889th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 54th 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.