Girls name · Tennessee
Penny in Tennessee
In SSA data for Tennessee, 2,839 babies are named Penny across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1942. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #640 most popular girls name, with 12 born.
Popularity over time
Penny in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 9 | #360 |
| 1951 | 34 | #182 |
| 1959 | 78 | #103 |
| 1968 | 114 | #56 |
| 1977 | 35 | #168 |
| 1986 | 7 | #523 |
| 2016 | 6 | #1058 |
| 2025 | 12 | #640 |
The most Penny births in Tennessee in a single year was 175, in 1964. Penny's highest rank in Tennessee was #46, set in 1965.
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee ran from #46 in 1965 to #1312 in 2022, starting at #360 in 1942 and ending at #640 in 2025.
Nationally, Penny's strongest state was Vermont, where it hit #15 in 1965. See Penny in every state →
How popular is Penny in Tennessee?
In SSA data for Tennessee, 2,839 babies are named Penny across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1942. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #640 most popular girls name, with 12 born.
How many babies are named Penny in Tennessee?
Tennessee recorded 12 births of babies named Penny in 2025.
What is the rank of Penny in Tennessee?
Penny ranked #640 among girls names in Tennessee in 2025.
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.