Penellope Name Popularity and Statistics
Penellope is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Penellope?
Penellope is spelled P-E-N-E-L-L-O-P-E. The name has 9 letters.
Penellope Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage fell 3,446 places to #11,932 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Penellope Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2023 | Girls | 12 | #8,486 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2019 | Girls | 10 | #9,736 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2017 | Girls | 16 | #7,092 |
| 2016 | Girls | 10 | #10,113 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7 | #13,150 |
When Was Penellope Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Girls
16 recorded births
National rank #7,092
2023 · Girls
12 recorded births
National rank #8,486
2018 · Girls
11 recorded births
National rank #9,151
2019 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #9,736