Girls name · Tennessee
Penny in Tennessee
Penny was the 640th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 12 babies named Penny that year. Since 1942, Tennessee families have named 2,839 babies Penny.
Popularity over time
Penny in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 9 | 360th |
| 1951 | 34 | 182nd |
| 1959 | 78 | 103rd |
| 1968 | 114 | 56th |
| 1977 | 35 | 168th |
| 1986 | 7 | 523rd |
| 2016 | 6 | 1058th |
| 2025 | 12 | 640th |
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee fell from 360th in 1942 to 640th in 2025.
The most babies named Penny in Tennessee in a single year was 175, in 1964. Its best showing was 46th among girls names in 1965.
Across the country, Penny reached its best rank of 15th in Vermont (1965). See Penny in every state →
How popular is Penny in Tennessee?
Penny was the 640th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 12 babies named Penny that year. Since 1942, Tennessee families have named 2,839 babies Penny.
How many babies are named Penny in Tennessee?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Penny in Tennessee. The most babies named Penny in Tennessee in a single year was 175, in 1964.
What is the rank of Penny in Tennessee?
Penny ranked 640th among girls names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 46th among girls names in 1965.
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.